noun๐ShareAn act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation."The tired student saw the enormous pile of homework and felt a wave of surrender. "militarypoliticsactionstatewargovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe yielding or delivery of a possession in response to a demand."The surrender of the homework was late, resulting in a penalty. "militarywarpoliticsactiondemandstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe yielding of the leasehold estate by the lessee to the landlord, so that the tenancy for years merges in the reversion and no longer exists."The surrender of the apartment lease meant the tenant no longer had a rental agreement with the landlord. "propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give up into the power, control, or possession of another."The student surrendered his homework late, giving it to the teacher. "militarywarpoliticsstateactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(by extension) To yield (a town, a fortification, etc.) to an enemy."The soldiers surrendered the town to the opposing forces. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in."I surrender!"militaryactionwarpoliticsstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give up possession of; to yield; to resign."to surrender a right, privilege, or advantage"militarywarpoliticsactiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo yield (oneself) to an influence, emotion, passion, etc."to surrender oneself to grief, to despair, to indolence, or to sleep"mindemotionactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo abandon (one's hand of cards) and recover half of the initial bet."At the blackjack table, knowing when to surrender a bad hand can save you money. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareFor a policyholder, to voluntarily terminate an insurance contract before the end of its term, usually with the expectation of receiving a surrender value."To save money, Maria surrendered her life insurance policy. "insurancebusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading