run ahead
The phrase "run ahead" can describe physical movement, progress beyond expectations, or actions taken in advance of others.
Definition
B1General
To move forward quickly to a position in front of others.
Example
- The children ran ahead to the playground.
B2Progress
To advance or develop faster than expected or planned.
Example
- Her project ran ahead of schedule, finishing two weeks early.
B2General
To act or proceed without waiting for others or without following a predetermined sequence.
Example
- He ran ahead with the plan without consulting the team.
C1Railway
(technical)To use sidings to pass another train.
Example
- The freight train ran ahead to let the passenger train pass.
C1Software
(technical)To execute code in advance, anticipating a future need for the result.
Example
- The program runs ahead to prefetch data, improving performance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run ahead":
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