gain on
US /ɡeɪn ɑːn/
UK /ɡeɪn ɑːn/
1.
mendekati, mengejar
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.
Pelari mula mendekati lawannya pada pusingan terakhir.
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The police car was slowly gaining on the speeding vehicle.
Kereta polis perlahan-lahan mendekati kenderaan yang memandu laju itu.
2.
bertambah, menguasai
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.
Hutang syarikat terus bertambah melebihi asetnya.
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The feeling of despair began to gain on her.
Perasaan putus asa mula menguasainya.