be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict)

United won four games in a row

the government is winning the battle against inflation

Sunderland won 2–1

acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavour

there are hundreds of prizes to be won

the sort of play that won them the World Cup so brilliantly

dry (hay) by exposure to the air

a successful result in a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavour; a victory

a 3–0 win over Birmingham