win

To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).

To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).

To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.

“to win the jackpot in a lottery;  to win a bottle of wine in a raffle”

To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).

To achieve victory.

“Who would win in a fight between an octopus and a dolphin?”

To have power, coercion or control.

“Ever since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Bostonians now run as "One Boston." The terrorists did not win.”

To obtain (something desired).

“The company hopes to win an order from the government worth over 5 million dollars.”

To cause a victory for someone.

“The success of the economic policies should win Mr. Smith the next elections.”

“The policy success should win the elections for Mr. Smith.”

miningTo extract (ore, coal, etc.).

informalTo defeat or surpass someone or something.

ScotlandTo dry by exposure to the wind.

Win something through one's efforts

“I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”

“Gain an understanding of international finance”

“win someone's confidence and friendship”

Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

“The home team was gaining ground”

“After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference”

“win points”

Attain success or reach a desired goal

“The enterprise succeeded”

“We succeeded in getting tickets to the show”

“she struggled to overcome her handicap and won”

An individual victory.

“Our first win of the season put us in high spirits.”

slangA feat carried out successfully; a victorious achievement.

ScotlandPleasure; joy; delight.

A victory (as in a race or other competition)

“he was happy to get the win”

Something won (especially money)