To get the better of; to surmount; to conquer; to subdue; as, to overcome enemies in battle.

To gain the superiority; to be victorious.

win a victory over; "You must overcome all difficulties"; "defeat your enemies"; "He overcame his shyness"; "She conquered here fear of mice"; "He overcame his infirmity"; "Her anger got the better of her and she blew up"

get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"