1. to move around the side of an enemy force to attack from behind or the side
Usage: military
2. to gain an advantage over someone by using a clever strategy or by being in a better position

Examples

• The general ordered his troops to outflank the enemy position.
• They tried to outflank the opposing army by marching through the forest.
• The politician attempted to outflank her rivals by announcing the policy first.
• The company outflanked its competitors by launching in overseas markets.
• Our team was outflanked when they changed their strategy at the last minute.
• The cavalry unit successfully outflanked the infantry.
• She outflanked the other candidates by appealing directly to younger voters.