to conquer; to subdue; to vanquish

omen; sign (that sth is about to happen); warning sign

to solicit; to seek; to request (opinions, feedback etc); to petition

conqueror

to expropriate; to commandeer

symbol; emblem; to symbolize; to signify; to represent

characteristic; diagnostic property; distinctive feature; trait

an expedition, esp. military; march to remote regions

to go into battle; to campaign (military)

to apply (for a job); to reply to a job advertisement