outbid

American  

[out-bid] / ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb (used with object)

outbid, outbidden, outbid, outbidding

1. to outdo in bidding; make a higher bid than (another bidder).

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outbid British  

/ ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb

1. (tr) to bid higher than; outdo in bidding

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Other Word Forms

• outbidder noun

Etymology

Origin of outbid

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + bid ¹

Example Sentences

Rivals bemoaned the free-spending outsider, which had become hard to outbid and was poaching executives from traditional studios with big pay increases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese companies are outbidding Western rivals, thanks to generous state support and their skill in navigating developing countries, where corruption is often rampant.

From The Wall Street Journal

Out-of-state buyers had bigger budgets than locals, she added, which meant that they could outbid rival buyers on homes and push up prices overall.

From MarketWatch

American exporters would face red tape, while Chinese rivals gain access to both market intelligence and the chance to outbid U.S. firms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese companies spent $22 billion last year acquiring overseas mines, often outbidding Western competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal