beat to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To arrive (somewhere) more quickly (than someone else); to succeed (at something) more quickly (than someone else).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Zumbetel wanted to beat Yalpatel to launching the planet's first pocket-sized satellite phone.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beat to” mean?
To arrive (somewhere) more quickly (than someone else); to succeed (at something) more quickly (than someone else).
Is “beat to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.