surrender

/səɹˈɛndɐ/

/sɝˈɛndɝ/

to surrender

MAIN VERB

to give in or stop fighting against an enemy

synonyms : give up

antonyms : resist

relinquish possession or control over

synonyms : cede

Surrender

a verbal act of admitting defeat

synonyms : giving up

acceptance of despair

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

the delivery of a principal into lawful custody

Examples

1. The white flag means surrender.

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

3. - Surrender my boat?

4. The Italian defenders surrendered.