outflank
IPA: ˈaʊtfɫæŋk
verb
- (transitive) To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).
- (transitive) To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).
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Examples of "outflank" in Sentences
- Peled tried to outflank the Syrians.
- Outflank the opposition, that's the best way.
- But of course, horses can outflank, break a line.
- He knows a way to outflank Rommel through the desert.
- This tactic was effective as it was impossible to outflank.
- The Swedes tried to outflank and surround the defending Russians.
- Quickly the French and the British became fearful of being outflanked.
- Ignoring rules does not outflank or outrankWikipedia's core principles.
- He knew how to outmaneuver them, to outflank them, and to outthink them.
- The Yamasee tried to outflank the South Carolinians but found it difficult.
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