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compete against each other
[/kəmˈpiːt əˈɡɛnst iːtʃ ˈʌðər/]
verb phrase
competir um contra o outro
1.
To engage in a contest or rivalry where two or more parties strive to outdo one another
The two teams compete against each other every season.
Os dois times competem um contra o outro a cada temporada.
2.
To try to achieve superiority or win in a mutual contest
Students compete against each other in the mathematics olympiad.
Os alunos competem um contra o outro na olimpíada de matemática.
NYC Slang
go head-to-head; duke it out
Synonyms
rival
contend with each other
vie with one another
go head-to-head
face off
Antonyms
cooperate with each other
collaborate
work together
join forces
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
competir um contra o outro
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
competir um contra o outro
Common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
competir um contra o outro
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep up with the competition
survival of the fittest
may the best man win
lock horns
battle it out
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