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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
Examples
Just before halftime, the home team pulled ahead with a three-point lead.
After trailing for hours, he played a strategic move and pulled ahead in the chess game.
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.
The cyclists were evenly matched, but on the downhill, one managed to pull ahead.
