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outflank

/ˈaʊtflæŋk/ verb · British & US
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What does outflank mean?

verb

to attack or surround an enemy from the side or rear, or to gain an advantage over someone by doing something unexpected.

Example

"The general decided to outflank the enemy's defenses by launching a surprise attack from the east."

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