dominate

• Verb, das ausdrückt, eine beherrschende, kontrollierende oder überlegene Stellung einzunehmen oder der wichtigste bzw. mächtigste Faktor in einer Situation oder einem Bereich zu sein.

A verb used to indicate the act of having a commanding influence over, controlling, or being the most important or powerful element in a situation or area.

1. Control or ruleB2formal

   To have power and control over someone or something.

   Dominieren

   • The empire dominated the region for centuries.
   • She dominates the conversation whenever we meet.
   • The company dominates the market for smartphones.

   Synonymecommandcontroldirectgovernmanagemasteroverpowerrulesubjugatetyrannize

   Antonymefollowobeyservesubmitsuccumbyield

2. Be the most importantB2formal

   To be the most noticeable, important, or influential element in a situation.

   Dominieren

   • The skyscraper dominates the city skyline.
   • His personality dominates the team dynamic.
   • The issue of climate change dominates the news headlines.

   Synonymeeclipseovershadowpredominateprevailreignrule

3. Excel or outperformB2informal

   To be much better or more successful than others in a particular area.

   Übertreffen

   • The team dominated the championship this year.
   • She dominates in chess tournaments.
   • The athlete dominated the competition, winning every race.

   Synonymeexceloutclassoutperformoutshineprevailsurpass

   Antonymefailflounderlose