Meaning of the word "stay ahead of" in English

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stay ahead of

US /steɪ əˈhɛd əv/
UK /steɪ əˈhɛd əv/
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Idiom

to maintain a lead or advantage over someone or something

Example:
It's important to stay ahead of the competition in business.
She studies hard to stay ahead of her classmates.