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out·ˈflank VB trans

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2. outflank (outwit):

to outflank sb
jdn austricksen

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to outflank an army/the enemy (surround)
eine Armee/den Feind umfassen

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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He was outflanked and surrounded, and was forced to form his troops into a great circle.
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The primary methods for attack was either to break through the enemy formation or by outflanking it.
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They were also used to harass enemy flanks, and sometimes outflank enemies, and most armies trembled at the site of a chariot force.
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The inexperienced government troops were outflanked and broke in the face of a highland charge.
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The infantry would counter march to make a refused center, while the cavalry would hold or advance to envelope or outflank the enemy.
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From an anchor point firefighters can work to contain a wild land fire without the fire outflanking them.
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Attacks had been made indirectly, using ground for cover and a number of outflanking moves had succeeded.
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The escort fleet, consisting of armed junks, immediately took action and outflanked the pursuing flotilla.
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For the next week-and-a-half, the brigade fought desperately against the terrain, driving rain, and cold, inhospitable conditions to outflank these positions.
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This formation would protect his forces from being outflanked, but at the cost of mobility.
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