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outflanking

/ˌaʊtˈflæŋkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does outflanking mean?

verb

to attack or maneuver around the sides or rear of an enemy or opponent, often to gain a strategic advantage.

Example

"The general's plan involved outflanking the enemy's defenses and attacking from the rear."

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