Business Competition Terms

noun a hidden advantage or resource that can be used if needed

preposition in

• The company's ace in the hole is their innovative research and development team.
• I heard that John has an ace in the hole for getting out of trouble.
• She always keeps a spare key as her ace in the hole.
• His ability to speak multiple languages fluently is his ace in the hole when it comes to landing international clients.

noun a building for sports or spectacles

• The new sports arena is expected to attract thousands of fans.
• Let's meet at the arena before the concert starts.
• The arena is gonna be lit tonight!
• Politics can be a battleground, with the arena being the debate stage.

verb to defeat or outdo someone in a competition or conflict

• The young chess prodigy bested the reigning champion in a stunning upset.
• I can't believe she bested me in the video game tournament.
• He totally bested his opponent in the rap battle last night.
• Despite facing many challenges, she bested all odds and achieved her dreams.

noun a contest or rivalry between individuals or groups for a prize or reward

adjective competitive

• The company faced tough competition from its rivals in the market.
• The competition for the best pizza in town is fierce!
• I'm gonna crush the competition in the upcoming tournament.
• Life is a competition, always strive to be the best version of yourself.

noun a person or team competing in a competition or contest

• The company announced a new contender in the market for eco-friendly packaging.
• I heard there's a new contender in town for the best pizza place.
• That new singer is a real contender for the top spot on the charts.
• The dark horse emerged as a strong contender in the competition.

noun an event in which the outcome is uncertain and each side has a fair chance of winning

adjective legitimate or acceptable to be treated in a certain way

• In a competitive market, all businesses are considered fair game for scrutiny by regulatory authorities.
• When it comes to playing basketball, anyone is fair game for a one-on-one match.
• If you want to tease him about his crush, he's fair game for some friendly teasing.
• Once she entered the political arena, she knew that her personal life would be fair game for the media to dissect.

noun an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one

• The military incursion into the disputed territory was met with international condemnation.
• The incursion by the neighbors' dog into our yard caused quite a commotion.
• The incursion of paparazzi into the celebrity's private event was totally uncalled for.
• His incursion into the world of politics was unexpected but well-received by the public.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb action or state of being

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is important to meet challenges head on in order to find solutions.
• When faced with a problem, just meet it head on and deal with it.
• Don't run away from your fears, just meet them head on!
• She decided to meet the criticism head on and address it directly.

noun a person who competes against or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument

• The opponent put up a strong defense in the courtroom.
• My opponent in the debate was really tough to beat.
• I totally crushed my opponent in the game last night.
• Sometimes our biggest opponent is our own self-doubt.

noun a piece of land used for playing sports or games

• It is important to ensure a level playing field for all competitors in the market.
• Let's make sure everyone has a fair shot on the playing field.
• We need to level the playing field so everyone has a fair chance.
• In the world of business, it's crucial to understand the playing field before making strategic moves.

noun the act of preempting or the state of being preempted

verb to take action in order to prevent something from happening or to seize something before someone else can

• The government decided to preempt any potential threats by increasing security measures.
• I think we should preempt any issues by addressing them before they become bigger.
• Let's preempt any drama by nipping it in the bud.
• She preempted his argument by presenting her case first.

noun competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

• The intense rivalry between the two companies has been ongoing for years.
• The rivalry between those two teams is getting really heated.
• The rivalry between those two crews is off the charts.
• The rivalry between the two political parties is like a never-ending battle.

noun the quality or state of being superior, or higher in rank, quality, or importance

• The company prides itself on the superiority of its products compared to competitors.
• She always brags about the superiority of her cooking skills.
• His new car definitely has that superiority factor over all the others in the parking lot.
• The artist's work exudes a sense of superiority in its creativity and originality.

adjective describing something that is not disputed or challenged

• The divorce was uncontested, meaning both parties agreed to all terms without any disagreements.
• They had an uncontested race for student council president because no one else wanted to run.
• The game was so easy, it was basically uncontested.
• Her talent in the competition was so undeniable, it was like she was uncontested in her abilities.

verb to seize and hold (a position, power, etc.) by force or without legal right

• The dictator attempted to usurp power from the rightful government.
• The new employee tried to usurp my position by spreading false rumors.
• I heard that Jenny is trying to usurp Sarah's role as team leader.
• The rising star in the music industry is poised to usurp the current queen of pop.

noun a person who defeats or conquers in a battle or contest

• The vanquisher of the enemy forces was hailed as a hero by the king.
• She's definitely the vanquisher of all the video games in our group.
• Dude, he's like the ultimate vanquisher when it comes to rap battles.
• Love is the ultimate vanquisher of hate and despair.

verb to raise more than or exceed a specified amount

• The charity organization was able to outraise their fundraising goal by over $10,000.
• We really need to outraise enough money for the school trip.
• Let's see if we can outraise the competition in this year's sales contest.
• Her determination to succeed seemed to outraise any obstacles in her way.

noun a term that refers to a feeling of annoyance or displeasure caused by someone's actions or words

• The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of doffense.
• I can't believe he got caught for that doffense.
• She was arrested for some serious doffense.
• His actions were a clear doffense to the rules of the game.

noun a situation in which there are no winners and all parties involved suffer losses

adjective describing a situation in which there are no winners and all parties involved suffer losses

• The negotiation resulted in a lose-lose situation for both parties involved.
• It's a lose-lose situation no matter how you look at it.
• We're in a real lose-lose predicament here.
• Choosing between the two options felt like a lose-lose scenario.

noun A prolonged and intense struggle or competition

• The two boxers engaged in a fierce slugging match that went on for twelve rounds.
• The fight turned into a real slugging match with both guys throwing punches left and right.
• It was a total slugfest out there, just a non-stop slugging match between the two fighters.
• The debate between the two politicians turned into a verbal slugging match as they attacked each other's policies relentlessly.

noun a title of nobility given to certain high-ranking officials in Europe

verb to engage in a physical fight or competition, typically with fists

• The two countries have decided to duke it out in court to settle the dispute.
• I heard John and Mike are going to duke it out over who gets the last slice of pizza.
• Those two are always ready to duke it out over the smallest things.
• The candidates will duke it out in the upcoming election to see who comes out on top.