gain on

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɡeɪn ˈɒn/
US: /ˌɡeɪn ˈɑːn/

  1. To get closer to someone or something that is moving forward.

    1. I can gain on him if I run faster.
    2. The runner began to gain on the leader in the final lap of the race.

  2. To improve or make progress in something.

    1. I hope to gain on my skills with practice.
    2. The company is working hard to gain on its competitors in the market.

Synonyms

overtake approach advance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gain on" in English means: To get closer to someone or something that is moving forward., To improve or make progress in something..

The phonetic transcription of "gain on" is /ˌɡeɪn ˈɒn/ in British English and /ˌɡeɪn ˈɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gain on": overtake, approach, advance.

Example usage of "gain on": "I can gain on him if I run faster.". More examples on the page.