gain ground

Idioms  

1. Advance, make progress; also, win acceptance. For example, The new conservation policy is gaining ground among the voters . This expression alludes to a military advance in which an army literally takes territory from the enemy. Its figurative use dates from about 1800. For an antonym, see lose ground .

2. . Encroach on, advance at the expense of. For example, Door-to-door canvassing helped them gain ground on the opposition .

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Example Sentences

Despite being banned, billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet system has gained ground in Iran thanks to a network of international activists, multiple people involved in these efforts told AFP.

From Barron's

OpenAI’s smaller rival Anthropic has gained ground by offering its AI coding services to enterprises, rather than just to consumers.

From Los Angeles Times

Japan’s Nippon TV, despite the fears of the demise of the linear television business as streaming services continue to gain ground.

From Barron's

After Wimbledon, though, Draper has only 50 points to defend for the rest of the year, and so will have the chance to gain ground rapidly.

From BBC

Some analysts argue that Nawrocki and his party do not want the ruling coalition to gain ground there.

From Barron's