Definition von compete

Häufigkeit

compete

(kəmpiːt )

Wortformen:3rd person singular present tense competes , present participle competing , past tense, past participle competed

1. Verb

When one firm or country competes with another, it tries to get people to buy its own goods in preference to those of the other firm or country. You can also say that two firms or countries compete.

Its products compete with own-label desserts in most supermarkets. [VERB + with]

The stores compete with each other for increased market shares. [VERB + with]

Banks and building societies are competing fiercely for business. [VERB + for]

The American economy, and its ability to compete abroad, was slowing down according to the report. [VERB]

[Also VERB]

Synonyme:contend, fight, rival, vie Weitere Synonyme von compete

2. Verb

If you compete with someone for something, you try to get it for yourself and stop the other person getting it. You can also say that two people compete for something.

Kangaroos compete with sheep and cattle for sparse supplies of food and water. [V + with/for]

Schools should not compete with each other or attempt to poach pupils. [VERB + with]

More than 2300 candidates from 93 political parties are competing for 486 seats. [VERB + for]

3. Verb

If you compete in a contest or a game, you take part in it.

He will be competing in the London–Calais–London race. [VERB preposition]

Dubbed foreign language films will not be allowed to compete for best film. [VERB preposition]

It is essential for all players who wish to compete that they earn computer ranking points. [VERB]

4. See also competing

Weitere Synonyme von compete

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Häufigkeit

compete in American

(kəmˈpit ; kəmpētˈ)

Verb intransitiv Wortformen:comˈpeted or comˈpeting

to enter into or be in rivalry; contend; vie (in a contest, athletic meet, etc.)

Wortherkunft von compete

L competere, to strive together for, be qualified < com-, together + petere, to rush at, desire: see feather

Häufigkeit

compete in British

(kəmˈpiːt )

Verb

(intransitive; often foll by with)

to contend (against) for profit, an award, athletic supremacy, etc; engage in a contest (with)

Wortherkunft von compete

C17: from Late Latin competere to strive together, from Latin: to meet, come together, agree, from com- together + petere to seek

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The homes will be built by smaller construction firms who cannot compete with the giants. The Sun (2016)Her other main source of income is prize money from competing in races around the world. Times, Sunday Times (2011)The issuing firm can make sure that underwriters compete for its business. Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)Sharing ideas rather than competing gets the best results at work and home. The Sun (2010)Your first meeting is where people compete for cash prizes. The Sun (2016)Who wins when two weak brands compete? Al Ries and Laura Ries THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF BRANDING (2002)You are also competing with a growing number of owners. Times, Sunday Times (2009)We need to raise our game to compete with the other top teams. The Sun (2014)Both working and competing as part of a team of two can bring you satisfying success. The Sun (2010) Take two competing narratives in urban neighborhoods. Christianity Today (2000)Four firms are competing for the project. The Sun (2012)He made the link after drinking coffee before competing in cycle races. The Sun (2009)That would seem how any business entity would compete with somebody who is substantially larger. Times, Sunday Times (2007)He says if you work hard and compete you always get chances. The Sun (2006)You meet a generous new love where people compete for prizes. The Sun (2010)The shared services initiative also has to compete for ministerial attention with frontline policy. Times, Sunday Times (2006)These companies will have to raise their game and compete. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Take spinal charities competing vigorously for funds. Times, Sunday Times (2011)The changes experienced in these new countries has raised many questions about how firms and consumers compete for goods. Miller, Roger LeRoy & Fishe, Raymond P. H. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995)Or are the results an indication that contamination remains a serious problem for athletes competing in that part of the world? Times, Sunday Times (2013)Both have cerebral palsy, have ridden since four and competed abroad. Times, Sunday Times (2008)SUN cartoonists will be quick on the draw today as they compete in a contest for charity. The Sun (2009)If you want your company to move into the big league or compete abroad, it is probably worth it. Times, Sunday Times (2006)There are more than a dozen works in progress or short finished shows by companies from across Europe competing for awards and support. Times, Sunday Times (2012)

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Übersetzungen für compete

Britisches Englisch: compete /kəmˈpiːt/ VERB

challenge If one person or organization competes with another for something, they try to get that thing for themselves and stop the other getting it.

Students are competing with foreigners for summer jobs.