Gain on
verb
To gradually get closer to someone or something that is ahead.
Our team has managed to gain on the leading team in the competition.
Often appears as...
- gain on the leader
- gain on a target
verb
To increase or make progress in relation to something.
We've been gaining on our sales target every month.
Often appears as...
- gain on the target
- gain on expectations
verb
To make financial profit or increase in value.
My stock in that company has been gaining on the market.
Often appears as...
- gain on investment
- gain on the market
verb
To gradually get closer to someone or something that is ahead.
Our team has managed to gain on the leading team in the competition.
Often appears as...
- gain on the leader
- gain on a target
verb
To increase or make progress in relation to something.
We've been gaining on our sales target every month.
Often appears as...
- gain on the target
- gain on expectations
verb
To make financial profit or increase in value.
My stock in that company has been gaining on the market.
Often appears as...
- gain on investment
- gain on the market
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Proximity
Describes decreasing distance, not just physical space but in achievements or goals.
She's gaining on the runner ahead.
Pro Tip 2/3Competitive Progress
Often used in contexts of competition, highlighting progress against others.
Our horse is gaining on the frontrunner.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Implies a good chance of eventually matching or surpassing the one being gained on.
You're gaining on the chess champion!
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