What is another word for out flanking?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊt flˈaŋkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Out flanking is the military strategy of manoeuvring around an enemy from the side or rear to gain an advantage in battle. Some synonyms for out flanking include encirclement, envelopment, bypassing, and circumvention. Encircling involves surrounding the enemy from all sides, envelopment is a tactic of surrounding and attacking the enemy's rear, bypassing involves avoiding the enemy's defences altogether and circumvention involves finding an alternative way to achieve the same goal. Other synonyms for out flanking include outmanoeuvring, outwitting, and outsmarting. Ultimately, the goal of out flanking is to gain a strategic advantage over the enemy by taking them by surprise and attacking from an unexpected angle.
