1. to start or begin before someone or something else
Usage: rare
2. to surpass in starting or beginning
Usage: rare

Examples

• The eager student tried to outstart his classmates on the project.
• She managed to outstart the competition by beginning her preparations early.
• The company hoped to outstart its rivals in the new market.
• He always tries to outstart others in conversations.
• The team’s strategy was to outstart their opponents from the opening whistle.