Definitions

1. verb

to give up or yield control, possession, or resistance

“The army was forced to surrender after the enemy took control of the city.”

2. noun

the act of giving up or yielding control, possession, or resistance

“The general was proud of his men’s bravery during the long surrender.”

3. noun

a formal or ritualistic act of giving up or yielding

“The ceremony was a symbolic surrender of the old regime.”

4. noun

a situation in which something is given up or yielded

“The company’s financial struggles led to a difficult surrender of their assets.”