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surrender

verb

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Meaning

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To give up control of yourself or something you possess to someone else because you have been defeated or can no longer resist.

Example Sentence

After a long siege, the outnumbered soldiers were forced to surrender the fort to the enemy.

Usage Note

Used when describing the act of giving in to an opponent or authority, either in conflict, competition, or when admitting defeat or yielding to a situation.