edge (out) (Meaning)

edge (out)

to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something)

The boy edged out of the shadows, his heart pounding in his chest.
The company edged out its rivals by offering a superior product at a lower price.
The climber slowly edged out onto the narrow ledge, clinging to the rock face for dear life.
The car edged out into the busy street, its driver nervously glancing in both directions.
The horse edged out a narrow victory, its jockey urging it forward every step of the way.
The new recruit was eager to edge out his more experienced colleagues and prove his worth.
The infection edged out the woman's immune system, slowly but surely taking hold.
The ship edged out of the harbor, its sails billowing in the wind.
The dancer edged out onto the stage, her movements graceful and captivating.
The storm edged out the city, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something)

skin, snow under, prevail (over), triumph (over), finish, win (against), blow away, cream, get around, sweep

lose (to), give up,go down, go under, fall, fail, fold, wash out,collapse

The boy edged out of the shadows, his heart pounding in his chest.

The company edged out its rivals by offering a superior product at a lower price.

The climber slowly edged out onto the narrow ledge, clinging to the rock face for dear life.

The car edged out into the busy street, its driver nervously glancing in both directions.