To acknowledge someone's superior ability or status; to show respect or give them precedence.
彼の仕事の速さには皆一目置いている。
Everyone respects his speed of work.
若手だが、その才能に一目置かれている。
Although young, he is regarded with respect for his talent.
ライバルを一目置くことで、彼女はより謙虚に学ぼうとした。
By acknowledging her rival's strengths, she tried to learn more humbly.