conquer

To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

I lay in the desert beyond all cities and sounds, and above me flowed the River of Silence through the sky; and on the desert’s edge night fought against the Sun, and suddenly conquered.

To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.

In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.

I haue beene wooed, as I intreat thee now, / Euen by the ſterne, and direfull God of warre, / VVhoſe ſinowie necke in battel nere did bow, / VVho conquers where he comes in euery iarre; […]

To overcome an abstract obstacle.

Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane.

to conquer difficulties or temptations

To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace