1. to play better than (an opponent) in a game or sport
2. to surpass or exceed in skill, strategy, or performance
Usage: often used figuratively

Examples

• The home team clearly outplayed their rivals in the championship game.
• She outplayed her tennis opponent with superior strategy and technique.
• The chess master outplayed his younger challenger in just twenty moves.
• Our defense outplayed theirs throughout the entire match.
• The company outplayed its competitors by launching the product first.
• He was completely outplayed in the negotiation and lost the deal.