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surge ahead

[/sɜːrdʒ əˈhɛd/]
verb phrase
avançar rapidamente
1. To move forward quickly and with force; to make rapid progress or gain a sudden advantage
The candidate surged ahead in the polls after the debate.
O candidato avançou rapidamente nas pesquisas após o debate.
2. To suddenly increase in speed, momentum, or intensity
The runners surged ahead in the final lap of the race.
Os corredores aceleraram no último volta da corrida.
3. To take the lead or move into a position of advantage
The company surged ahead of its competitors with new technology.
A empresa superou seus concorrentes com a nova tecnologia.
NYC Slang
get out front; pull ahead
Synonyms
forge aheadpush aheadaccelerateadvanceovertakepull ahead
Antonyms
fall behindlag behindslow downretreatwithdraw

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar rapidamente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sair na frente
Colloquial expression meaning to take the lead
Portugal
avançar em disparada
Portuguese variant emphasizing rapid forward movement
General
ultrapassar
Alternative meaning to overtake or surpass

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the lead
get ahead of the game
pull ahead of the pack
make headway
gain ground
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