pull ahead: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Worldwideneutral
  • To move into a leading position relative to others, especially in a race, contest, or procession.
  • To advance so as to be physically in front of another vehicle, person, or group.

  Examples

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  • With only a few laps left, Maria pulled ahead of the pack and never looked back.

    A pocas vueltas del final, María se adelantó al grupo y no miró atrás.

  • In the final minutes of the debate, the candidate pulled ahead by delivering a powerful closing statement.

    En los últimos minutos del debate, el candidato tomó la delantera con un poderoso discurso de cierre.

  • If our team pulls ahead early in the game, we can control the pace and pressure the opponents.

    Si nuestro equipo toma la delantera temprano en el juego, podemos controlar el ritmo y presionar a los oponentes.

• 2.

  Worldwideneutral
  • To increase one’s margin or lead in a competition, score, or contest.

  Examples

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  • After the halftime break, the home team pulled ahead by increasing their lead to ten points.

    Después del descanso, el equipo local aumentó su ventaja a diez puntos.

  • We need to pull ahead in sales this quarter if we want to meet our annual targets.

    Necesitamos aumentar nuestra ventaja en ventas este trimestre si queremos alcanzar nuestras metas anuales.

  • The runner pulled ahead steadily during the last stretch, widening the gap between him and the others.

    El corredor se adelantó de forma constante durante los últimos metros, aumentando la distancia con los demás.

• 3.

  Worldwideinformal
  • To become financially or materially better off; to gain a surplus or advantage after accounting for debts or expenses.

  Examples

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  • The car pulled ahead of the traffic on the highway, taking the exit ramp swiftly.

    El coche adelantó al tráfico en la autopista, tomando la salida rápidamente.

  • Please wait before you pull ahead; the intersection is still blocked by emergency vehicles.

    Por favor espera antes de adelantar; la intersección aún está bloqueada por vehículos de emergencia.

  • As we approached the finish line, she pulled ahead of the other cyclists to claim first place.

    Al acercarnos a la meta, ella adelantó a los demás ciclistas para quedarse con el primer lugar.