yielding

"The losing team made a concession early in the game, acknowledging they had no chance of winning. "

"The crosswalk allows pedestrians to safely cross the busy street. "

"He argued and hollered for so long that I finally capitulated just to make him stop."

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

"The metal rod showed a noticeable deformation after the hammering. "

"to relinquish a title"

"Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work."

"Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment."

"The spilled coffee permanently stained the white carpet. "

"The company offered a generous recompense to the employee for the injury he sustained at work. "

"The tired student saw the enormous pile of homework and felt a wave of surrender. "