Definition of "outstrip" in Englisch

verb

1. To move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind.

   • We quickly outstripped the amateur runners.

2. (figuratively) To exceed or surpass (someone or something).

   • This year’s production has already outstripped last year’s.

3. (archaic, rare) To exceed or overstep (a boundary or limit); to transgress.