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sprint ahead

[/sprɪnt əˈhɛd/]
verb phrase
disparar na frente; sair na frente
1. To run or move at high speed, especially to get ahead of others or to suddenly increase pace
The runner sprinted ahead in the final lap to win the race.
O corredor disparou na frente na última volta para vencer a corrida.
2. To suddenly make rapid progress or gain an advantage in a competition or endeavor
The tech company sprinted ahead of its competitors with innovative products.
A empresa de tecnologia saiu na frente de seus concorrentes com produtos inovadores.
NYC Slang
bust ahead; shoot out front
Synonyms
pull aheadsurge forwardrace aheaddash forwardforge ahead
Antonyms
fall behindlag behindslow downdrop back

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disparar na frente; sair na frente
Common usage in sports and competitive contexts
São Paulo
disparar na frente; abrir vantagem
Business and competition terminology widely used
Rio de Janeiro
sair na frente; correr à frente
Colloquial usage in casual contexts
Portugal
disparar para a frente; avançar rapidamente
Similar usage but with slight lexical variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

ahead of the curve
ahead of the game
take the lead
pull away from the pack
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