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win (EN)
verb, noun

verb “win”

infinitive win; he wins; past tense won; past part. won; ger. winning
  1. to come out as the best in any form of competition, such as a game, race, or fight
    She won the spelling bee by correctly spelling every word.
  2. to receive (a specified prize) because you have beaten others in a competition or contest
    She won a gold medal in the swimming competition.
  3. to successfully gain something you want through effort
    She worked hard to win her boss's approval for the new project.
  4. to be the cause of (someone's) victory
    Her excellent coaching skills won the team the championship.

noun “win”

singular win, plural wins
  1. a single instance of winning something
    Her win in the spelling bee made her parents very proud.