Definition
to gain ground: to become more popular or accepted, to close the gap
Our company is rapidly gaining ground on the competition in the field of technology development. Our programs are becoming as popular as our competitors'.
During the race, I turned around and noticed that Bob was gaining ground on me. He was much closer behind me than in the first lap.
to lose ground: to become less popular, to be given less support
Still unsure of the best way to use 'To gain ground'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!
What our users say:
Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment
Absolutely free - no strings attached.