to lose advantage or control in a situation
терять преимущество или контроль в ситуации (teriat' preimushchestvo ili kontrol' v situatsii)
"During the talks, one side began to lose ground quickly."
"Во время переговоров одна сторона начала быстро терять позиции." (vo vremya peregovorov odna storona nachala bystro teryat' pozitsii)
to set a limit or boundary
to expand into new activities or areas
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
to have a part in something
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation,...