to take part in a contest or game
The games were an outstanding success, with almost 2 400 athletes competing.
compete in something He's hoping to compete in the London marathon.
Only 21 bodybuilders competed in the event.
compete against somebody They are competing against teams of full-time professional players.
compete for something He is expected to compete for the title of world champion next year.
to try to be more successful or better than somebody else who is trying to do the same as you
They simply cannot compete in the international market.
compete for something Several companies are competing for the contract.
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention.
The result is more applicants competing for fewer jobs.
compete with somebody/something Small independent bookshops find it difficult to compete with the online stores.
compete against somebody/something For too long UK shipyards have been competing against each other.
compete on something We can't compete with them on price.
to compete on quality/cost
compete to do something There are too many magazines competing to attract readers.
