surmount

• Verb, das angibt, dass eine Schwierigkeit oder ein Hindernis überwunden oder erfolgreich gemeistert wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of overcoming or dealing successfully with a difficulty or obstacle.

1. Overcome an obstacleC1formal

   To successfully deal with or overcome a difficulty or problem.

   Überwinden

   • She managed to surmount all the challenges in her career.
   • The team surmounted the technical issues and completed the project.
   • He had to surmount his fear of public speaking to give the presentation.

   Synonymebeatconquerdefeatget overmasterovercomesurpassvanquish

   Antonymecapitulatefailsuccumbsurrenderyield

2. Climb to the topC1formal

   To climb over or to the top of something, especially a physical barrier.

   Auf den Gipfel steigen

   • The explorers surmounted the steep mountain ridge.
   • They surmounted the wall using a rope ladder.
   • The castle is surmounted by a tall tower.

   Synonymeascendclimbmountscaletop