Lose ground Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫuz/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
LOOZ GROWND
lˈuːz/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
LOOZ GROWND
Definition
To be less successful or to fall behind in a competition, situation, or argument; to lose an advantage.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business, politics, and sports. It's usually used when someone or something starts strong but then falls behind. Not used for literal, physical loss—it's metaphorical. Synonyms: 'fall behind', 'lose an advantage'.
Spanish: perder terreno - quedar rezagadoPortuguese (BR): perder terreno - ficar para trásPortuguese (PT): perder terreno - ficar para trásChinese (Simplified): 失去优势 - 处于劣势Chinese (Traditional): 失去優勢 - 處於劣勢Hindi: पिछड़नाArabic: يخسر الأرض - يتراجعBengali: পিছিয়ে পড়া - আগের অবস্থা হারানোRussian: позиции терять - сдавать позицииJapanese: 劣勢に立つ - 差をつけられるVietnamese: mất lợi thế - tụt lại phía sauKorean: 입지를 잃다 - 뒤처지다Turkish: geride kalmak - mevzi kaybetmekUrdu: پچھڑ جانا - اپنی پوزیشن کھوناIndonesian: kehilangan posisi - tertinggal
Example Sentences
Many small stores lose ground to big supermarkets.
basic
Our team started strong but began to lose ground after halftime.
basic
If the company doesn't innovate, it will lose ground to competitors.
basic
We're starting to lose ground in the market—let's change our strategy.
natural
Some politicians lose ground when scandals are revealed.
natural
If you don't keep up with technology, you'll lose ground fast.
natural