compete v. 2) конкурировать (with - с кем-л.; for - из-за чего-л., ради чего-л.) Runners from many countries are competing for the international prize. Firms from across the country may compete for the contract. Jim competed with the world's best runners in the Games, and did well to come third. The firm is too small to compete with large international companies....
Circumlocution Office учреждение, где процветает волокита, бюрократизм, формализм (по названию бюрократического учреждения в романе Диккенса 'Крошка Доррит')...
