1. to surpass or defeat by plotting or scheming more cleverly than someone else
Usage: transitive verb; often used in competitive or adversarial contexts

Examples

• The detective managed to outplot the criminal by anticipating his next move.
• She outplotted her rivals by developing a more sophisticated strategy.
• In the chess match, he tried to outplot his opponent but ultimately lost.
• The company outplotted its competitors by securing the contract first.
• He was outplotted by his business partner in the negotiation.