Performing an Action or Experiencing (Ahead & Under): English Vocabulary List

to make progress and succeed in one's career or life

"Work hard to get ahead."

"If you want to get ahead in your career you need to work hard and network with influential people in your industry."

to be planned or expected to happen in the future

"A challenge lies ahead."

"Despite the current difficulties, a period of great innovation and growth undoubtedly lies ahead for the company."

to think about the things that could happen in the future

"Look ahead to the future."

"It is important to look ahead and plan for your retirement instead of only thinking about the present moment."

to have some kind of advantage over one's opponent in terms of points, especially in competitions or races

"The car pulled ahead quickly."

"The experienced runner managed to pull ahead of the pack in the final lap and win the race."

to carefully consider or make plans for what might happen in the future

"Think ahead to avoid problems."

"Successful business leaders always think ahead and anticipate future market trends to stay competitive."

to have a high chance of becoming successful or popular

"This band bubbles under."

"With their unique sound and growing fan base, this independent artist is clearly starting to bubble under in the music industry."

to be classified or categorized as part of a particular group or subject

"Come under the new regulations."

"The new policy has come under intense scrutiny from civil liberties groups who claim it violates individual privacy rights."

to be categorized or classified within a particular group, type, or jurisdiction

"It will fall under rules."

"The ancient ruins fall under the protection of the national heritage society which preserves them for future generations."

to submit to someone or something's authority

"Don't knuckle under."

"Despite the pressure from the management, the employees refused to knuckle under and demanded fair treatment."

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

"I am snowed under."

"With the approaching deadline, the entire team was snowed under with urgent client requests."

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

"You can go ahead now."

"Despite the initial hesitation from the team, the manager gave them the permission to go ahead with the new project."

to descend or sink beneath the surface of a liquid

"The boat will go under."

"If the storm intensifies, the small fishing vessel is likely to go under due to the immense waves."