Conquering
'kɒŋkərɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force; to defeat or overcome.
'kɒŋkərɪŋ
To overcome and take control of a place, people, or situation by military force.
The invading army was successful in conquering the city.
💡 Simply: Imagine you are playing a board game and finally get to take over your friend's territory. That's like conquering! It's about winning and gaining control, like when a country wins a war and takes control of another country's land.
👶 For kids: To win and take control of something, like when you beat someone in a game or when a country wins a war.
More Examples
The athlete's determination helped him in conquering his fear of heights.
The company is conquering the market with its innovative products.
How It's Used
"The Roman army was known for conquering vast territories."
"Alexander the Great spent his life conquering new lands."
To overcome or master a problem or feeling.
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To gain control of a feeling or problem.
She spent years conquering her addiction.
💡 Simply: Have you ever felt nervous about doing something, like giving a speech or riding a roller coaster? Conquering means to deal with those feelings and overcome them. For example, if you're afraid of spiders, but then you hold one, you've conquered your fear!
👶 For kids: To win against something that's bothering you, like being scared or having a bad habit.
More Examples
He is conquering the challenges of building his own business.
He focused on conquering his shyness by joining a public speaking group.
How It's Used
"She focused on conquering her fear of public speaking."
"He sought to conquer his bad habits through willpower."
Idioms & expressions
Divide and conquer
A strategy of breaking up a stronger force into smaller, weaker groups and then defeating them individually.
"The general's tactic was to divide the enemy's army and conquer each division separately."
From Middle English conqueren, from Anglo-Norman conquerre, from Latin conquērere ('to seek, acquire, conquer').
Historically, 'conquering' often described military achievements and the expansion of empires, as well as overcoming personal struggles.
Memory tip
Think of a victorious general raising the flag after winning a battle to remember conquering.