win

US /wɪn/

UK /wɪn/

A1

noun

  • Success in beating the other team or competitors
  • Success in a game or contest

verb

  • To get something as a prize because of a success
  • To gain something you want because of your efforts
  • To succeed in a game or contest

Examples

Williams's straight-sets win puts her through to the semi-final.

An extra-time penalty gave Barcelona a last-gasp win over Chelsea.