She finally found a solution to a problem that had 'defeated' many other researchers.
She felt very/utterly 'defeated' when she found out she didn't get the job.
Our candidate 'defeated' him in the last election.
(..) right through Winterfell. He means to take the North. But the North is ours. It's yours and mine. Will you help me defeat him? Yes. Is this every book there is? Every book there is? - In the world. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Kill the Boy Season: 5 Episode 5