verb
- to work harder, faster, or more effectively than someone else
noun
- a defensive structure built outside the main fortification
Usage: military; historical
Examples
- She managed to outwork all her competitors and win the contract.
- The dedicated student outworked his classmates to earn the top grade.
- If you want to succeed, you’ll need to outwork everyone else.
- The castle’s outwork provided an additional layer of defense.
- Soldiers stationed at the outwork could warn of approaching enemies.
- The medieval fortress included several outworks to protect the main keep.