To win; to gain victory in a contest, match, or competition—overcoming an opponent.
チームは延長の末、試合に勝った。
The team won the game after overtime.
彼と勝つためにはもっと練習が必要だ。
I need more practice to beat him.
勝ち負けよりも大切なのは努力だ。
What matters more than winning or losing is effort.