to lag in selling goods to foreign countries
prendre du retard dans les exportations (prendre du retard dans les exportations)
"The nation has fallen behind in exports due to weak demand abroad."
"Le pays a pris du retard dans les exportations en raison de la faible demande à l'étranger." (Le pays a pris du retard dans les exportations en raison de la faible demande à l'étranger.)
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better...
to study and follow the traditions of the local culture
to be more advanced or prepared than others
to take pride in and acknowledge your personal growth
to meet expectations or standards
to operate while staying under specific limits or constraint...