Definition of Surrender
Surrender
sur·ren·der
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to give in or yield to the strength and possession of the power and authority of another;
e.g. The people were forced to surrender their weapons to the police.
(verb)
to give up oneself;
e.g. She is surrendering herself to years of stress and work by deciding to earn two professional degrees at once.
(verb)
to lose to an opponent;
e.g. The team surrendered the match by just 5 slim points.
(noun)
the act of surrendering;
e.g. They have no intentions to accept surrenders.
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