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to yield up
[phrase form: yield]
01
to surrender, typically under pressure or force applied by external factors
02
to reveal something that is hidden or kept as a secret
Example
Facing public backlash, the corporation had to yield up on the controversial product launch.
Economic challenges forced the small business owner to yield up control of the company.
The environmentalists urged the industrialists to yield up harmful practices for the sake of the planet.
The persistent protests finally led the government to yield up and initiate reforms.
The economic downturn made it difficult for businesses to avoid yielding up some of their profits.
