Meaning of the word "gain ground" in English

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gain ground

US /ɡeɪn ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɡeɪn ɡraʊnd/
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Idiom

1.

to become more popular or accepted

Example:
The new fashion trend is starting to gain ground among teenagers.
The idea of working from home has gained ground significantly in recent years.
2.

to make progress or advance in a competitive situation

Example:
Our team is starting to gain ground on the league leaders.
The company is slowly but surely gaining ground in the competitive market.
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