Pronunciation

/səˈren(də)r/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of giving up or yielding control, especially in warfare or negotiations, to an enemy or superior force.
   • Definition: An act of conceding defeat or submitting without resistance.
   • Example: “The general surrendered his troops after a long battle.”
2. Submission or投降; capitulation.
   • Example: “He finally surrendered to his mother’s demands.”

Verb

1. To give up or yield control, especially in a conflict or under pressure.
   • Example: “The soldiers surrendered when they were out of ammunition.”
2. To give in or admit defeat.
   • Example: “After months of negotiations, he finally surrendered to the terms of the contract.”

Phrases

• “Surrender one’s arms” means to give up weapons in defeat.
• “Surrender to temptation” refers to giving in to a strong desire.
• “Surrender your rights” implies giving up privileges or permissions.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The prisoners of war were marched to the surrender ceremony.”
• Verb: “After hours of debate, the committee finally surrendered to the majority opinion.”
• Phrasal: “He couldn’t resist the temptation to surrender his smartphone for a weekend tech detox.”

Synonyms

• Yield
• Submit
• Give in
• Surrender oneself
• Relinquish -cede
• Yield up
• Submit to
• Capitulate

Antonyms

• Resist
• Hold out
• Refuse
• Maintain
• Persist