Definition
To begin doing something before others or before a particular event occurs, in order to gain an advantage.
取得先机，拔得头筹
They started the project early to get a jump on their competitors.
他们提早开始这个项目，以便在竞争对手之前取得优势。
We decided to leave for the beach early to get a jump on the crowds.
我们决定早点出发去海滩，以便避开人群。
He always starts preparing his reports early to get a jump on the last-minute rush.
他总是提早准备报告，以便应对最后一刻的忙碌。