1. intense and fierce rivalry or contest between competitors, characterized by strong effort and determination
There is keen competition among the smartphone manufacturers to capture market share.
Há uma competição acirrada entre os fabricantes de smartphones para conquistar participação de mercado.
2. vigorous striving by multiple parties to achieve the same goal or win the same prize
The job market faces keen competition from overseas candidates.
O mercado de trabalho enfrenta competição acirrada de candidatos do exterior.