1. The act of conquering
   "Alexander the Great's conquering of Persia expanded his empire significantly";
   - conquest, subjection, subjugation

1. Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
   "The militia conquered the castle";
   - appropriate, capture, seize
    
2. Bring under control by force or authority
   "conquer one's desires";
   - suppress, stamp down, subdue
    
3. Overcome by conquest
   "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country"

Type of: arrogate, assume, capture, check, contain, control, curb, defeat, gaining control, get the better of, hold, hold in, moderate, overcome, seize, seizure, take over, usurp

Encyclopedia: Conquer