1. moved around the side of an enemy force to attack from behind or the side
Usage: military; past tense of outflank
2. gained an advantage over someone by using clever tactics or strategy
Usage: figurative; past tense of outflank

Examples

• The cavalry outflanked the enemy troops during the battle.
• Our forces were outflanked and had to retreat quickly.
• The opposing team outflanked our defense with a surprise play.
• She outflanked her competitors by launching the product early.
• The politician was outflanked by his opponent’s clever campaign strategy.
• The general’s army was outflanked on both sides.
• They outflanked the negotiation by presenting new evidence.