competition

A person who surprises everyone by showing unexpected talent or success.

the biggest, most powerful player in a market, which dominates everything around it

a fierce rush to capture as much market share or territory as possible, often before the market matures

a market dynamic in which the leading competitor captures nearly all the value

a competitive spiral in which rivals keep escalating their investment to stay ahead

a fair situation in which no one has an unfair advantage

a competitive spiral that drives prices, quality, or standards lower and lower

to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory

an uncontested market space with no direct competitors

a crowded, hyper-competitive market where rivals fight over existing demand

a large, powerful player that has not yet fully engaged in a market

the only survivor of a fight, consolidation, or market shakeout

having a great deal of money to spend

a sudden mass rush to profit from a new opportunity

the edge a company gains by entering a market before competitors

very close in a competition, neither side clearly ahead

to negotiate or compete aggressively, without compromise

to take attention away from someone's achievement by doing or announcing the same thing first

to try to match the lifestyle of the people around you

to be in a less important role than someone else

to defeat someone or gain control over a person or feeling

to reverse a situation so that the former weaker side gains the advantage

available for anyone to claim, take, or win