gain on
US /ɡeɪn ɑːn/
UK /ɡeɪn ɑːn/
1.
rattraper, gagner du terrain sur
to get closer to someone or something that you are chasing
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The runner started to gain on his opponent in the last lap.
Le coureur a commencé à rattraper son adversaire dans le dernier tour.
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The police car was slowly gaining on the speeding vehicle.
La voiture de police rattrapait lentement le véhicule en excès de vitesse.
2.
augmenter par rapport à, submerger
to increase in amount or degree, especially in a way that is negative or problematic
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The company's debts continued to gain on its assets.
Les dettes de l'entreprise ont continué à augmenter par rapport à ses actifs.
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The feeling of despair began to gain on her.
Le sentiment de désespoir a commencé à la submerger.