כָּבַשׁ
kavash
Everyday HebrewFormsכּוֹבֵשׁ / כּוֹבֶשֶׁת / כּוֹבְשִׁים / כּוֹבְשׁוֹת
MeaningTo take control of a place or a group of people using an army.
HistoryThis word first appears in the Bible. It meant to bring something under your control, like land or even animals. The meaning is very similar to how it is used today.
Example
הצבא כבש את העיר.
The army took control of the city.