outflank
US /ˌaʊtˈflæŋk/
UK /ˌaʊtˈflæŋk/
1.
mengapit, mengatasi
move around the side of (an enemy army) in order to get into a more advantageous position.
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The general planned to outflank the enemy by sending troops through the forest.
Jeneral itu merancang untuk mengapit musuh dengan menghantar tentera melalui hutan.
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Their strategy was to outflank the opposing team's defense.
Strategi mereka adalah untuk mengapit pertahanan pasukan lawan.
2.
mengatasi, mengalahkan
gain an advantage over (an opponent) by clever maneuvering.
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The politician tried to outflank his rivals with a new policy proposal.
Ahli politik itu cuba mengatasi pesaingnya dengan cadangan dasar baharu.
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The company managed to outflank its competitors by innovating rapidly.
Syarikat itu berjaya mengatasi pesaingnya dengan berinovasi dengan pantas.