transitive verb. 1 : to prevail over : overcome surmount an obstacle. 2 : to get to the top of : climb. 3 : to stand or lie at the top of.

What does surmount odds mean?

to get over or across (barriers, obstacles, etc.).

How do you use surmount as a verb?

surmount verb [T] (DEAL WITH)

to deal successfully with a difficulty or problem: They managed to surmount all opposition/objections to their plans. There are still a few technical problems/obstacles/hurdles to be surmounted before the product can be put on sale to the public.