get ahead

US /ɡet əˈhed/
UK /ɡet əˈhed/
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1.

progresar, tener éxito

to make progress or succeed in one's career or life

:
If you want to get ahead, you need to work hard and be proactive.
Si quieres progresar, necesitas trabajar duro y ser proactivo.
She's always looking for ways to get ahead in her career.
Siempre está buscando formas de progresar en su carrera.
2.

adelantarse, sacar ventaja

to gain an advantage over others

:
Studying extra hours helped him get ahead of his classmates.
Estudiar horas extras le ayudó a adelantarse a sus compañeros.
To get ahead in this competition, you need a unique strategy.
Para sacar ventaja en esta competición, necesitas una estrategia única.