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to pull ahead
[phrase form: pull]
01
to have some kind of advantage over one's opponent in terms of points, especially in competitions or races
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
pull ahead
3rd person singular
pulls ahead
Past simple
pulled ahead
Past participle
pulled ahead
Examples
Just before halftime, the home team pulled ahead with a three-point lead.
02
to move in front of someone or something that was previously at the same pace or position as one
Examples
As the race neared its end, the leading horses pulled ahead, leaving the rest behind.
