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

The company recently shook up its leadership, working to be more nimble like competitors that have gained ground in the sneaker and athleticwear market.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a new perspective published in Biocontaminant, the team explains that these microscopic organisms are gaining ground worldwide, driven by climate change, deteriorating water systems, and limited monitoring and detection efforts.

From Science Daily

But in an interview, Morris Pearl, chair of Patriotic Millionaires—a key group backing the letter—noted that efforts to tax the wealthy are gaining ground.

From Barron's

The stock has gained ground since, and was 25.5% above the IPO price in recent trading.

From MarketWatch

While the company has struggled to gain ground in the market for AI accelerators, its central processing units for servers are seemingly in demand as AI systems become more complex.

From MarketWatch