con·quer 
/ˈkɑ:ŋkɚ/ verb
con·quers; con·quered; con·quer·ing /ˈkɑ:ŋkɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to take control of (a country, city, etc.) through the use of force
▪ The city was conquered by the ancient Romans. ▪ Napoleon conquered vast territories. ▪ a conquered city 2 : to defeat (someone or something) through the use of force
▪ They conquered all their enemies. — see also divide and conquer at 1divide 3 : to gain control of (a problem or difficulty) through great effort
▪ She has been unable to conquer [=overcome] her fear of heights. ▪ He finally conquered his drug habit. ▪ Scientists believe the disease can be conquered. 4 : to become successful in (a place, situation, etc.)
▪ She has conquered Hollywood and now has her sights set on Broadway. ▪ The company hopes to conquer new markets abroad. 5 : to succeed in climbing (a mountain)
▪ He was one of the first climbers to conquer Mount Everest.
▪ The city was conquered by the ancient Romans. ▪ Napoleon conquered vast territories. ▪ a conquered city
▪ They conquered all their enemies. — see also divide and conquer at 1divide
▪ She has been unable to conquer [=overcome] her fear of heights. ▪ He finally conquered his drug habit. ▪ Scientists believe the disease can be conquered.
▪ She has conquered Hollywood and now has her sights set on Broadway. ▪ The company hopes to conquer new markets abroad.
▪ He was one of the first climbers to conquer Mount Everest.
— conquering adjective always used before a noun
▪ the conquering nation/hero
▪ the conquering nation/hero
— con·quer·or /ˈkɑ:ŋkɚrɚ/ noun, plural con·quer·ors [count]
▪ the Roman conquerors ▪ William the Conqueror
/ˈkɑ:ŋkɚrɚ/ noun, plural con·quer·ors [count] ▪ the Roman conquerors ▪ William the Conqueror
