(get ahead of a potential development) To take preemptive action before the development becomes reality. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, ahead, of.

To advance toward success.

present participle of get ahead of

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of get ahead of

present participle of get ahead

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of get ahead

(idiomatic) To focus excessively on one's plans or on prospective future events without paying adequate attention to the present.

present participle of get ahead of oneself

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of get ahead of oneself