1. to overcome or get over obstacles, difficulties, or impediments that stand in the way of achieving a goal
The team worked together to surmount barriers and achieve their objectives.
A equipe trabalhou junta para superar barreiras e alcançar seus objetivos.
2. to successfully deal with and move past challenges or obstructions
She managed to surmount barriers of discrimination to become a successful entrepreneur.
Ela conseguiu superar barreiras de discriminação para se tornar uma empresária bem-sucedida.