ALL meanings of win over
win o·ver
W w - verb without object win over to finish first in a race, contest, or the like. 1
- verb without object win over to succeed by striving or effort: He applied for a scholarship and won. 1
- verb without object win over to gain the victory; overcome an adversary: The home team won. 1
- verb without object win over Slang. to be successful or competent and be acknowledged for it: My sister wins at getting the biggest bargains. Compare fail (def 9). 1
- verb with object win over to succeed in reaching (a place, condition, etc.), especially by great effort: They won the shore through a violent storm. 1
- verb with object win over to get by effort, as through labor, competition, or conquest: He won his post after years of striving. 1
- verb with object win over to gain (a prize, fame, etc.). 1
- verb with object win over to be successful in (a game, battle, etc.). 1
- verb with object win over to make (one's way), as by effort or ability. 1
- verb with object win over to attain or reach (a point, goal, etc.). 1
- verb with object win over to gain (favor, love, consent, etc.), as by qualities or influence. 1
- verb with object win over to gain the favor, regard, or adherence of. 1
- verb with object win over to gain the consent or support of; persuade (often followed by over): The speech won them over to our side. 1
- verb with object win over to persuade to marry; gain in marriage. 1
- verb with object win over British Mining. to obtain (ore, coal, etc.). to prepare (a vein, bed, mine, etc.) for working, by means of shafts or the like. 1
- noun win over a victory, as in a game or horse race. 1
- noun win over the position of the competitor who comes in first in a horse race, harness race, etc. Compare place (def 27b), show (def 27). 1
- noun win over Slang. a success, or something good: She was having a bad week, so she really needed a win. Compare fail (def 14a). the state or quality of being successful or good: There was so much win in last night’s episode! Compare fail (def 14b). 1
- adjective win over Slang. successful or competent. Compare fail (def 19b). very good or of high quality; awesome: To hear him play, now that was win! Compare fail (def 19c). 1
- idioms win over for the win, Slang. (used to express enthusiasm for someone or something that is very good, likely to succeed, etc.): a plant-based diet, for the win! 1
- transitivephrasal verb win over persuade 1
- verb win over (Transitive Verb) IDI To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something. 0
- phrasal verb win over If you win someone over or win them round, you persuade them to support you or agree with you. 0
- verb win over to gain the support or consent of (someone) 0