gain ground

== English == === Etymology === Metaphor, suggesting e.g. military acquisition of territory. === Verb === gain ground (third-person singular simple present gains ground, present participle gaining ground, simple past and past participle gained ground) To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction. Synonyms: gain momentum, gain traction, pick up Antonyms: give ground, lose ground ==== Related terms ==== put facts on the ground ==== Translations ====