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to submit
01
to accept the control, authority, or superiority of someone or something
Intransitive: to submit | to submit to a power or authority
Examples
The defeated army was forced to submit to the conquerors' rule.
Employees are expected to submit to company policies and regulations.
02
to present an idea, opinion, or argument for consideration, often in a formal or structured setting
Transitive: to submit that
Examples
The lawyer submitted that the evidence was insufficient to prove guilt.
She submitted that the project would fail without proper funding.
03
to formally present something, such as a proposal or document, to someone in authority for review or decision
Transitive: to submit a proposal or document
Examples
He will submit his application for the job by tomorrow.
The team submitted their report to the manager for approval.
04
to agree or consent to undergo a particular process, approach, or way of handling
Intransitive: to submit to a process or treatment
Examples
She submitted to the strict training regimen, believing it would help her improve.
The workers submitted to the new work schedule, despite its inconvenience.
05
to agree to let a third party make a decision or resolve a matter
Transitive: to submit sth to a third party
Examples
Both parties decided to submit the dispute to arbitration for resolution.
They agreed to submit their case to the judge, trusting in the court's decision.
06
to agree to something due to accepting the control, authority, or superiority of someone or something
Intransitive: to submit to sth
Examples
The defendant chose to submit to the terms of the settlement to avoid a prolonged legal battle.
Citizens may need to submit to certain restrictions during times of emergency for the greater good.
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