One up

noun

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounAn item that grants the player an extra life in the game, staving off game over by one more try.

2.nounIn a game with multiple players, an indicator or identifier of player 1.

3.noun(especially in phrases like get one up on someone) An advantage over someone.

"WePay wants to get one-up in the mobile payments race with its new iOS app for small businesses."

4.verbTo outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.

"Every year the neighbors try to one-up each other with their holiday lights."

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