Yield

/jˈiːld/

/ˈjiɫd/

Definitie & Betekenis van "yield"

to yield

WERKWOORD

to stop fighting something or someone

Intransitive

Example

After hours of intense debate, the opposition party decided to yield and support the proposed legislation.

Despite their initial resistance, the rebels eventually yielded and surrendered to the government troops.

The army 's defenses were weakened, and they had no choice but to yield to the advancing enemy forces.

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

Transitive: to yield a crop or product

Example

The apple orchard typically yields a bountiful harvest each year.

Despite the harsh weather conditions, the vineyard continued to yield high-quality grapes for wine production.

The fertile soil in this region yields abundant crops of wheat and corn.

to give or provide a result, often as a reaction to something that happened

Transitive: to yield a result

Example

The negotiations between the two countries finally yielded a peace agreement.

The study yielded significant findings that could advance medical research.

His efforts to improve the project finally yielded positive feedback from the team.

to give up or hand over control, often a territory or authority, to someone else

Transitive: to yield a territory or authority

Example

The defeated army had to yield control of the territory to the victorious forces.

While tensions were escalating, one side was yielding territory to avoid further conflict.

During the conflict, one side had to yield control of key resources to the opposing force.

to bend, break, or collapse under force or stress

Intransitive

Example

The bridge began to yield under the weight of the heavy trucks.

The metal frame started to yield when the pressure increased.

The old building ’s walls began to yield as the earthquake shook the foundation.

to formally give up one's time or turn to speak, allowing another person to address the assembly or audience

Intransitive: to yield to another speaker

Example

The speaker politely yielded to the opposition leader to respond to the question.

She yielded to the chairperson, signaling the end of her remarks.

In a show of unity, the representative yielded to his opponent to share their perspective.

to allow another vehicle or pedestrian to go before you by giving them priority

Transitive: to yield a right of way

Example

The driver yielded his place to the emergency vehicle rushing by.

I yielded my right of way to the other car at the roundabout.

The driver yielded his lane to the oncoming car.

to stop resisting and allow oneself to be persuaded, influenced, or moved by an appeal, argument, or force

Intransitive: to yield to a demand or request

Example

She refused to yield to his demands, standing firm in her decision.

The stubborn child eventually yielded to his mother ’s gentle persuasion.

The manager yielded to the team's request for a more flexible schedule.

to willingly give oneself up to a person, power, or situation, often indicating submission or surrender

Transitive: to yield oneself to sth

Example

After years of resistance, he yielded himself to the discipline of a strict routine.

She yielded herself to the moment, embracing the chaos around her.

The monk yielded himself to a life of simplicity and prayer.

to generate or provide a return or profit from an investment

Transitive: to yield a profit

Example

The investment in stocks yielded a significant profit after just a few months.

The project yielded a great return on investment, far exceeding expectations.

The savings account yielded a small but steady interest over time.

to give way or surrender to another vehicle or person, typically while driving

Intransitive: to yield to another vehicle or person

Example

Drivers must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks to ensure their safety.

The car yielded to the ambulance, allowing it to pass quickly through the heavy traffic.

The cyclist yielded to the car approaching from behind and moved to the side of the road.

Yield

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

opbrengst, oogst

the total amount of something that is produced, as in agriculture or an industry

Example

The annual yield of the wheat fields surpassed expectations, resulting in a plentiful harvest.

The company 's financial report showed a significant increase in yield, indicating successful productivity and growth.

The oil refinery 's production reached a record-breaking yield, meeting the high demand in the market.

opbrengst, opbrengsten

an amount of a product

opbrengst, rendement

an amount of profit gained from an investment or business

Example

The bond offered a competitive yield, attracting many investors looking for stable returns.

The company 's new product line contributed to a significant increase in its overall yield for the quarter.

The financial advisor recommended diversifying the investment portfolio to maximize yield and minimize risk.

the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)

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