to gain on
[phrase form: gain]
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追いつく, 差を縮める
to get closer to a person or thing that is being pursued, often in a race, competition, or chase
例
In the final lap of the race, the second-place runner started to gain on the leader.
レースの最終ラップで、2位の走者がリーダーに接近し始めました。
