overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force:he conquered Cyprus figurativethey’ve conquered new markets in Japan (as adjective conquered)a conquered people
successfully overcome (a problem or weakness):a fear she never managed to conquer
climb (a mountain) successfully:the second Briton to conquer Everest
gain the love, admiration, or respect of (a person or group of people):the Beatles were to leave Liverpool and conquer the world
