overcome

Vocabulary Word

Definition

To 'overcome' something means to struggle against a challenge or difficulty and finally beat it. It's like climbing to the top of a really steep hill.

Examples in Different Contexts

In technology adoption, 'overcome' can refer to getting past initial resistance. An IT manager might note, 'We overcame the staff's hesitation to the new software through comprehensive training sessions.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The government policies have made it difficult for charitable organizations to function smoothly. Any suggestions on how we can work this out?

Response:

Maybe collaborating with other nonprofits and lobbying collectively would help us overcome these policy restrictions.

Business

Scenario:

Our last quarter's financial performance wasn't impressive. We need to come up with strategies to improve the financial health of the company.

Response:

I believe that efficient budgeting can help us overcome the financial struggles we are facing.