compete with (someone or something)

compete with (someone or something)

To work or put forth effort against someone or something. How many people am I competing with for this job? Instead of competing with the loud music out here, let's go inside and talk.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

compete with someone or something

to contend against someone, something, or a group; to play in a competition against someone, something, or a group. I can't compete with all this noise. We always compete closely with our crosstown rivals, Adams High School.
See also: compete
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • compete with
  • compete
  • compete against
  • compete against (someone or something)
  • trend toward
  • trend toward (something)
  • free and clear
  • shakeout
  • throw one’s hat in the ring
  • throw your hat into the ring