outdo

UK
/aʊtˈduː/
US
/aʊtˈdu/

Translations

outdoverb
outdid
Past Simple
outdone
Past Participle
outdoing
Gerund
UK
/aʊtˈduː/
US
/aʊtˈdu/
The chef tried to outdo himself with an even more elaborate dessert.
Le chef a essayé de se surpasser avec un dessert encore plus élaboré.
She managed to outdo her competitors in the final round of the competition.
Elle a réussi à dépasser ses concurrents lors du dernier tour de la compétition.
Additional translations
faire mieux queTourneure fréquente à l’oral; se construit souvent avec un complément de personne ou de groupe.

Definitions

outdoverb
To perform better than someone else in a particular activity.
She managed to outdo her competitors in the final round of the competition.
To surpass or exceed in degree, quality, or performance; to go beyond.
The chef tried to outdo himself with an even more elaborate dessert.