Gain on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡeɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GAIN-awn
ɡˈeɪn/ /ˈɒn
GAIN-on
Definição
To gradually get closer to something or someone you are chasing or competing with.
Uso & Nuances
Mainly used for races, competitions, or when closing physical or metaphorical distance. Often followed by the object being closed in on: 'gain on the leader'. Not used for gaining possessions or achievements. Informal and neutral in tone.
Spanish: alcanzar (acercarse a) - acercarse aPortuguese (BR): alcançar (aproximar-se de) - chegar mais perto dePortuguese (PT): alcançar (aproximar-se de) - aproximar-se deChinese (Simplified): 赶上（逐渐接近）- 接近Chinese (Traditional): 趕上（逐漸接近）- 接近Hindi: पीछे आ जाना (धीरे-धीरे पास आना) - करीब आनाArabic: يلحق بـ (يقترب من) - يقترب منBengali: ধীরে ধীরে ধরে ফেলা - কাছাকাছি পৌঁছানোRussian: догонять (приближаться) - приближатьсяJapanese: 追いつく（だんだん近づく）Vietnamese: đuổi kịp (tiến gần đến) - tiến sát tớiKorean: 따라잡다 (점점 가까워지다) - 접근하다Turkish: yetişmek (yaklaşmak) - yaklaşmakUrdu: قریب پہنچنا (آہستہ آہستہ پیچھے آنا)Indonesian: mendekati (mengejar dan makin dekat) - hampir sampai
Frases de Exemplo
The second runner started to gain on the leader.
basic
If we drive faster, we might gain on them.
basic
Our company is starting to gain on the competition.
basic
She noticed the bus was gaining on her as she crossed the street.
natural
The younger chess player is slowly gaining on the champion with each match.
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You’re pulling ahead now, but I’m starting to gain on you!
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