Definition of Capitulate
Capitulate
cap·i·tu·late
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To surrender or yield, often due to pressure or force.
e.g. The company will capitulate to the union's demands to avoid a strike.
(verb)
to yield or give in to something (such as an unwelcome demand or an opponent) and agree to comply instead of resisting;
e.g. Often, if the prisoners capitulate to the guards, they are treated better.
(verb)
in old usage, to negotiate something or engage in a discussion of terms;
e.g. She refused to capitulate and remained fixed in her demands;
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