surrender

verb C1

Meaning

To surrender is to formally relinquish control, possession, or claim to something, often in the context of conflict or negotiation, and can imply a voluntary or coerced submission to an authority or prevailing circumstance, signifying a complex interplay
💡 While "surrender" can imply a sense of defeat, it may also denote a strategic choice in negotiations or personal circumstances, emphasizing the importance of context in its interpretation.

Example Sentences

The company decided to surrender its market share to competitors temporarily .
The company decided to surrender its rights to the patent .
The researchers refused to surrender their data despite the pressure .
The soldiers decided to surrender after realizing the battle was lost .

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