Definitions

1. verb

to produce or supply something, especially a crop or an amount of something

“The farm yields a high crop every year.”

2. verb

to give in or surrender to a force or pressure, especially of a government, military, or police force

“The protesters refused to yield to the riot police.”

3. noun

the amount of something produced or obtained, especially from a crop

“The yield of the farm was impressive this year.”

4. noun

a reduction in the rate or amount of something, especially a decrease in speed or amount of something

“The yield of the engine was reduced to increase its efficiency.”

5. noun

a sign indicating that traffic should slow down or stop, typically a road sign with a red octagon

“The driver saw the yield sign and slowed down to avoid an accident.”

6. verb

to give up or abandon something, especially a position or a course of action

“The company yielded to the pressure from the investors and sold the shares.”