adelantarse

1. to move ahead, get ahead + a

moving in front of someone

• El corredor se adelantó a sus rivales.The runner got ahead of his rivals.
• Juan se adelantó al grupo y abrió la puerta.Juan moved ahead of the group and opened the door.
• No te adelantes; aún no es tu turno.Don't move ahead; it's not your turn yet.

2. to anticipate, get ahead of + a

doing or saying something before it is expected

• La empresa se adelantó a la competencia.The company got ahead of the competition.
• No te adelantes a los hechos.Don't jump to conclusions before the facts are known.
• Ana se adelantó a mi pregunta y respondió.Ana anticipated my question and answered.

3. to run fast

of a clock or watch showing a later time

• Mi reloj se adelanta cinco minutos.My watch is five minutes fast.
• El reloj de la cocina se adelanta cada día.The kitchen clock gains time every day.
• Pensé que llegaba tarde, pero mi reloj se había adelantado.I thought I was late, but my watch had gained time.