1 : to gain or acquire by force of arms : subjugate conquer territory. 2 : to overcome by force of arms : vanquish conquered the enemy. 3 : to gain mastery over or win by overcoming obstacles or opposition conquered the mountain. 4 : to overcome by mental or moral power : surmount conquered her fear.

What does conquer mean example?

To conquer is to defeat or take control over by physical, mental or moral force. An example of conquer is when an army defeats another country in a war. ... To acquire by force of arms, win in war.

How do you conquer something?

To conquer is to defeat someone or something, usually with force, like army troops that conquer enemy territory, or your lunchtime hunger which you conquer with a sandwich and cup of soup.