Rechercher
to surrender
01
se rendre, capituler
to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent
Intransitive
Example
The besieged fortress eventually had to surrender due to a lack of supplies.
The army surrendered when it realized victory was impossible.
The general ordered his troops to surrender when it became clear that victory was impossible.
02
se rendre, abandonner
to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily
Transitive: to surrender sth
Example
The soldiers were forced to surrender their weapons to the enemy.
The country was compelled to surrender its territory in the peace treaty.
She decided to surrender her position as team captain due to personal reasons.
Surrender
01
reddition, capitulation
the act of yielding, giving up, or submitting to an opponent, authority, or circumstance
Example
After a prolonged legal battle, the company reluctantly accepted the terms of surrender in the lawsuit.
Faced with overwhelming odds, the general ordered a strategic surrender to avoid further casualties.
The boxer, realizing the extent of his injuries, decided to announce his surrender in the ring.
02
abandon, soumission
acceptance of despair
03
capitulation, reddition
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
04
remise, surrender
the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
Exemple
The besieged fortress eventually had to surrender due to a lack of supplies.
The army surrendered when it realized victory was impossible.
The general ordered his troops to surrender when it became clear that victory was impossible.
Faced with overwhelming forces, the army decided to surrender to avoid further bloodshed.
The general often surrenders to avoid unnecessary conflict.
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