leapfrog
Translation
to jump over, to surpass, to overtake
Examples
The children were leapfrogging in the park.
The children were leapfrogging in the park.
The company leapfrogged its rivals.
The company leapfrogged its rivals.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to jump over or surpass sb./sth. The company leapfrogged its rivals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surpass, overtake, bypass
Etymology
A compound of 'leap' and 'frog', from the children's game where players vault over each other like leaping frogs.
Memory Tips
Picture a frog literally leaping over another frog to get ahead. This visual helps remember the meaning of surpassing someone.