lost ground
lɒst ɡraʊnd
Definition

Definition of lost ground - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
strategyposition or advantage that has been lost
  • The team worked hard to regain the lost ground in the second half.
recede retreat
2.
conflictterritory that has been lost in a conflict
  • The soldiers were determined to reclaim the lost ground from the enemy.
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Expressions with lost ground

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make up lost groundv.
regain position or progress after falling behind
She worked hard to make up lost ground after her illness.
recover lost groundv.
make up for a loss or disadvantage
She studied extra hours to recover lost ground from her illness.

Expressions with lost

be lostv.
not know where you are or how to get somewhere
By dusk, the hikers were lost after missing the trail junction.
get lostv.
lose one's way while traveling
We took a wrong turn and got lost.
lost sheepn.
person who is lost or confused
He felt like a lost sheep in the new city.
lost generationn.
people feeling disconnected from society
Many young people today feel like a lost generation.
be lost withoutv.
feel unable to manage if missing someone or something important
I would be lost without my phone.
get lost in a crowdv.
become unnoticeable among many people
She tends to get lost in a crowd at parties.

Expressions with ground

cover groundv.
move across an area or distance
The hikers covered ground quickly to reach the summit.
dangerous groundn.
situation involving risk or danger
He knew he was on dangerous ground when discussing politics.
dumping groundn.
place where waste or discarded materials are left
The abandoned lot became a dumping ground for old furniture and trash.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
cover a lot of groundv.
travel a long distance in a period of time
We covered a lot of ground during our road trip.
ground to covern.
physical area that needs to be traversed
The hikers have a lot of ground to cover before sunset.
hunting groundn.
area where hunting activities occur
The forest is a popular hunting ground for deer.
off the groundadj.
not touching the ground
Keep the equipment off the ground to avoid damage.
rooted to the groundadj.
unable to move due to fear or shock
She stood rooted to the ground, unable to speak.
breeding groundn.
place where animals reproduce
The pond is a breeding ground for frogs.

Terms related to lost ground

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declinedefeatdisadvantagefallbacklossregresssetbackyieldbattlefieldcontesteddisputedfrontline

Terms with lost ground included in their meaning

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countermoven.
military
attack to regain lost ground in battle

Examples of lost ground in a sentence

  • After the scandal, the politician struggled to regain lost ground.
  • They strategized to regain the lost ground.
  • The map showed the extent of the lost ground.

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  1. French:terrain perdu, territoire perdu, ...
  2. German:verlorenes Terrain, verlorenes Gebiet, ...
  3. Italian:terreno perduto, territorio perso, ...
  4. Spanish:terreno perdido, territorio perdido, ...
  5. Portuguese:terreno perdido, território perdido, ...
  6. Chinese:失去的优势, 失地, ...
  7. Japanese:失った地位, 失った領土, ...
  8. Arabic:الأَرْض المَفْقودَة, الأراضي المَفْقودَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֹובְדַן יִתְרוֹן, שֶׁטַח שֶׁאָבַד, ...
  10. Russian:утраченные позиции, потерянная территория, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втрачена позиція, втрачена територія, ...
  12. Hindi:गंवाई हुई बढ़त, खोया हुआ क्षेत्र, ...
lose ground
luːz ɡraʊnd

Definition of lose ground - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

1.
declinegradually decline in influence or effectiveness
  • The company is losing ground to its competitors.
decline deteriorate wane
2.
oppositionfall behind, giving up advantage in a contest or situation
  • After the scandal, the campaign began to lose ground in polls.
fall behind lag
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Expressions with lost

be lostv.
not know where you are or how to get somewhere
By dusk, the hikers were lost after missing the trail junction.
get lostv.
lose one's way while traveling
We took a wrong turn and got lost.
lost sheepn.
person who is lost or confused
He felt like a lost sheep in the new city.
lost generationn.
people feeling disconnected from society
Many young people today feel like a lost generation.
be lost withoutv.
feel unable to manage if missing someone or something important
I would be lost without my phone.
get lost in a crowdv.
become unnoticeable among many people
She tends to get lost in a crowd at parties.

Expressions with ground

cover groundv.
move across an area or distance
The hikers covered ground quickly to reach the summit.
dangerous groundn.
situation involving risk or danger
He knew he was on dangerous ground when discussing politics.
dumping groundn.
place where waste or discarded materials are left
The abandoned lot became a dumping ground for old furniture and trash.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
cover a lot of groundv.
travel a long distance in a period of time
We covered a lot of ground during our road trip.
ground to covern.
physical area that needs to be traversed
The hikers have a lot of ground to cover before sunset.
hunting groundn.
area where hunting activities occur
The forest is a popular hunting ground for deer.
off the groundadj.
not touching the ground
Keep the equipment off the ground to avoid damage.
rooted to the groundadj.
unable to move due to fear or shock
She stood rooted to the ground, unable to speak.
breeding groundn.
place where animals reproduce
The pond is a breeding ground for frogs.

Terms related to lose ground

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
effectivenesserosioninfluencemomentumprestigerelevancestandingstrengthadvantagecompetitioncontestdefeat

Examples of lose ground in a sentence

  • Politicians fear they may lose ground in the upcoming election.
  • Investors feared the company would lose ground to faster-moving competitors.
  • The defending champion started to lose ground after a series of unforced errors.

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  1. French:perdre du terrain, ...
  2. German:an Boden verlieren, Boden verlieren, ...
  3. Italian:perdere terreno, indietreggiare, ...
  4. Spanish:perder terreno, quedarse atrás, ...
  5. Portuguese:perder terreno, ficar para trás, ...
  6. Chinese:失去优势, 落于下风, ...
  7. Japanese:押される, 立場を失う, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرَاجَعَ, تَخَلَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאַבֵּד אֲחִיזָה, לְהִיסּוֹג, ...
  10. Russian:терять позиции, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втрачати позиції, відступати, ...
  12. Hindi:पिछड़ना, पीछे रह जाना, ...

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