gain ground on (someone/something)

to get a bigger share compared to others.

The company's software business is gaining ground on its biggest competitor.

Opposite of: lose ground to (someone/something)

Etymology: based on the military meaning of gain ground (= to advance and get control of an area from an enemy)

• stave off something
• stay abreast of
• stay abreast of something
• stay ahead of the game
• stay in touch
• stay one step ahead
• stay on the sidelines
• stay over
• stay put
• stay the course
• steady hand on the tiller
• steal a march on
• steal a march on someone
• steal a march on something
• steal heart
• steal someone's heart
• steal someone's thunder
• steal the limelight
• steal the show
• steal the spotlight
• steal thunder
• steamed up
• steam up
• steam up something
• steer clear