1 definition
for pull ahead
From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
pull ahead
v : obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was
gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers
pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the
number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference" [syn:
gain, advance, win, make headway, get ahead, gain
ground] [ant: fall back]