If someone or something overtakes a competitor, they become more successful than them. 超过
to become greater in number, amount or importance than sth else （在数量或重要性方面）大于，超过 SYN outstrip
Nuclear energy may overtake oil as the main fuel.
核能可能会超过石油成为主要燃料。
We mustn’t let ourselves be overtaken by our competitors.
我们决不能让竞争对手超过我们。