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leapfrogged

 

[ ˈliːpfrɒɡd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

jumps ahead

The term 'leapfrogged' refers to the act of overtaking someone or something by making a significant leap, often in a competitive context. It is derived from the children's game leapfrog, where players jump over one another. In business, it can denote a company surpassing its competitors by adopting advanced technologies or strategies. The term is often used in contexts where rapid progress or advancement is notable, suggesting that one entity has successfully 'jumped' ahead of another.

Synonyms

jumped ahead, outpaced, overtook, surpassed

Examples of usage

  • The startup leapfrogged established firms with innovative marketing.
  • In education, the student leapfrogged several grades.
  • The country leapfrogged others in digital technology.
  • She leapfrogged her peers in the race for promotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "leapfrogged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superou

🇮🇳 कूद गया

🇩🇪 überholt

🇮🇩 melompati

🇺🇦 перескочив

🇵🇱 przeskoczył

🇯🇵 飛び越えた

🇫🇷 a franchi

🇪🇸 sorpassado

🇹🇷 atladı

🇰🇷 뛰어넘었다

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 přeskočil

🇸🇰 preskočil

🇨🇳 跳跃了

🇸🇮 preskočil

🇮🇸 fór yfir

🇰🇿 асып өтті

🇬🇪 გადახტა

🇦🇿 üstün gəldi

🇲🇽 saltó

Word origin

The word 'leapfrog' is believed to have originated in the 15th century, with its roots in the game where one player jumps over another's bent-back body, emulating the movement of frogs leaping over each other. The verb form 'leapfrogged' began to emerge in the mid-20th century, gaining traction in a more figurative sense. As globalization and technological advancements accelerated in the late 20th century, the concept of leapfrogging became widely used in various fields, from business strategies to developmental economics, indicating a situation where an individual or group bypasses steps in a process, often leading to unexpected advancements and achievements. Today, 'leapfrogged' encapsulates themes of progress and innovation, reflecting the dynamic nature of competition in contemporary society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,805, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.