Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beat someone's time
idiom
biːt ˈsʌmˌwʌnz taɪm
Definition
To perform a task or activity faster than someone else.
Examples
- She trained hard to beat her brother’s time in the marathon.
- If you want to win, you need to beat their time in the next race.
- He managed to beat my time in the 100-meter sprint by just a second.
Meaning
This phrase is often used in contexts where speed or efficiency is important, such as sports or competitive tasks.
Synonyms
- outpace
- surpass
- outdo
- top
