Conquer

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːŋkər/

Conquer (verb)

  1. To defeat an enemy and take control of a place or group.
  2. To succeed in getting something difficult, especially after strong effort or competition.
  3. To deal with a problem or fear until it no longer controls you.

Examples

  • The army conquered the city after heavy fighting.
  • The rebels conquered the border town with weapons.