to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
後で誰かに影響を与えるためにアイデアを巧妙に紹介する (ato de dareka ni eikyō o ataeru tame ni aidea o kyōmō ni shōkai suru)
"He planted the seed for the project during the discussion."
"彼は議論の中でプロジェクトのために種を植えた。" (Kare wa giron no naka de purojekuto no tame ni **tane o ueta**.)
to explore or investigate something in detail
to be more successful or prepared than others
to have similar ideas and understanding
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives...
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
extremely intense and ruthless competition