Surrendering: meaning, definitions and examples

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surrendering

 

[ sษ™หˆrษ›ndษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

giving up

Surrendering refers to the act of giving up possession or control of something, often in a context of defeat or a lack of options. In military terminology, it means to yield to an opponent and relinquish oneโ€™s armament and defensive positions. In broader terms, it can also refer to yielding to a situation or force, whether voluntarily or as a last resort. Surrendering can carry a sense of loss or resignation, but it may also be seen as a strategic withdrawal or a means to achieve peace.

Synonyms

capitulating, relinquishing, submitting, yielding.

Examples of usage

  • The general ordered his troops to surrender to avoid further casualties.
  • After a lengthy negotiation, the workers decided to surrender their demands.
  • In a moment of clarity, she chose to surrender her fears and embrace the unknown.

Translations

Translations of the word "surrendering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rendiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคชเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kapitulierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyerahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดะฐั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poddanie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ไผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reddition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rendiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teslim olma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ๋ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุณู„ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapitulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kapitulรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•้™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predaja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฟัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™slim olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rendiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'surrender' originates from the Old French term 'surrendre', which means 'to give back' or 'to hand over'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'surrender', where 'surr-' translates to 'over' and 'rendere' means 'to render' or 'give back'. The usage of the term has evolved over centuries, with roots tracing back to discussions of war and peace treaties in the medieval period. Initially, it emphasized the act of returning responsibility, custody, or ownership in a military context. By the late Middle Ages, it also encompassed more general forms of yielding or submitting in social or personal disputes. Today, 'surrender' is employed in varied contexts, from legal matters to emotional or spiritual scenarios, reflecting its broad applicability in expressing submission or relinquishment of control.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,258, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.