verb
- moving around the side of an enemy force to attack from behind or the side
- gaining an advantage over someone by using a clever strategy or approach they did not expect
Usage: military
Examples
- The general was outflanking the enemy by sending troops through the forest.
- Our competitors are outflanking us with their new marketing strategy.
- The army succeeded by outflanking the fortress from the east.
- She’s outflanking her opponents in the debate with unexpected arguments.
- The company is outflanking its rivals by entering new markets first.
- By outflanking the defense, the team scored the winning goal.