get ahead of
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To take preemptive action before a potential development becomes reality.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đưa ra hành động dự phòng trước khi một sự phát triển tiềm năng trở thành hiện thực
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, ahead, of.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get ahead of” mean?
To take preemptive action before a potential development becomes reality.
Is “get ahead of” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.