dominate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exercer une influence dominante ou un contrôle, ou d'être l'élément le plus important ou le plus puissant dans une situation ou un domaine.

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.

   Dominer

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

   Synonymescommandcontroldirectgovernmanagemasteroverpowerrulesubjugatetyrannize

   Antonymesfollowobeyservesubmitsuccumbyield

2. Be the most importantB2formal

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

   dominer (sens : être prépondérant)

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

   Synonymeseclipseovershadowpredominateprevailreignrule

3. Excel or outperformB2informal

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

   dominer (sens de surpasser)

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

   Synonymesexceloutclassoutperformoutshineprevailsurpass

   Antonymesfailflounderlose