cover ground


cover (the) ground

1. To move across an area at an acceptable speed. I think we can count on that racehorse to cover the ground.2. To complete something in a particular manner or review a certain amount of information or discuss a certain number of topics. It is a lot of work, but I'm confident that Bill will cover the ground well. We need to cover a lot of ground in American History before the exam date.See also: cover, ground

cover ground

Also, cover the ground or a lot of ground . 1. Go a given extent or considerable distance, especially at a satisfactory speed. For example, She really knows how to cover ground with her studies, or This outfielder covers a lot of ground. [Early 1800s] 2. Deal with or accomplish in a certain way, as in This history text covers the ground quite well. [Late 1800s] Also see cover the field. See also: cover, ground

cover (the) ground

1. To traverse a given distance with satisfying speed.2. To deal with or accomplish something in a certain manner: The history course covered a lot of ground in six weeks.See also: cover, ground