OVERCOME

(DEAL WITH) [verb] [past simple] overcame, [past participle] overcome - to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with (something)Support from his family and his own survivor instincts have helped him overcome obstacles before. [T]We certainly hope that the programme will overcome its difficulties/problems and fulfil its aims. [T]Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class. [T]It's taken me a while but at last I've managed to overcome my fear of public speaking. [T]She had to overcome strong resistance from within her own political party. [T]The band overcame a last minute attack of nervousness and went on stage. [T]Twenty thousand demonstrators sang "We shall overcome" as they marched through Washington today. [I]Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling European Champion's League match last night.