surrender
1sur·ren·der
verb \sə-ˈren-dər\sur·ren·deredsur·ren·der·ing\-d(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of SURRENDER
transitive verb
1
a : to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand <surrendered the fort> b : to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another
2
a : to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner b : to give (oneself) over to something (as an influence)
intransitive verb
: to give oneself up into the power of another : yield
See Examples of SURRENDER
- The enemy finally surrendered after three days of fighting.
- The gunman surrendered and was taken into custody.
- The troops were forced to surrender the fort.
- They were required to surrender their passports.
- the surrendering of land to the government
- He refused to surrender to despair.
- He refused to surrender himself to despair.
Origin of SURRENDER
Middle English surrendren, from surrendre, noun
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to SURRENDER
Synonyms: cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, render, turn in, turn over, yield
Antonyms: resist
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