godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
outwit; steal a march on; get ahead of
Used when someone acts before others to gain an advantage, often in competitive situations. Implies cleverness or underhandedness.
ライバル会社に出し抜かれて、新商品の発売が遅れた。
We were outmaneuvered by a rival company, and the launch of our new product was delayed.
彼はいつも同僚を出し抜いて、いい仕事を取ってしまう。
He always steals a march on his colleagues and gets the good jobs.