Definition
To suffer loss or disadvantage; to experience a setback.
In Context
- "He lost ground in his career due to his illness."
- "They are losing ground to foreign competitors every year."
- "The pre-match mantra from the Scotland camp may have been of it not being a “must win” game but that fooled no-one, Poland’s win in Georgia earlier last night simply crystallised how vital it was for the Scots not to lose any more ground at this stage of an intensely competitive campaign."
Opposite In Meaning
- gain ground
See Also
- give ground