Meaning of the word "compete against" in English

What does "compete against" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

compete against

US /kəmˈpiːt əˈɡɛnst/
UK /kəmˈpiːt əˈɡɛnst/

Phrasal Verb

to try to be more successful than someone or something else

Example:
Our company has to compete against larger corporations.
It's hard to compete against someone with more experience.