gain on

US /ɡeɪn ɑːn/
UK /ɡeɪn ɑːn/
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1.

اللحاق بـ, الاقتراب من

to get closer to someone or something that you are chasing

:
The runner started to gain on his opponent in the last lap.
بدأ العداء في اللحاق بـ خصمه في اللفة الأخيرة.
The police car was slowly gaining on the speeding vehicle.
كانت سيارة الشرطة تلحق ببطء بالمركبة المسرعة.
2.

التزايد على, الاستحواذ على

to increase in amount or degree, especially in a way that is negative or problematic

:
The company's debts continued to gain on its assets.
استمرت ديون الشركة في التزايد على أصولها.
The feeling of despair began to gain on her.
بدأ شعور اليأس يستحوذ عليها.