surrender
UK: səˈrɛndə | US: səˈrɛndər
v. to yield to the power or control of another
v. to give up or abandon (a claim, right, or possession)
n. the act of surrendering
The word surrender entered English in the 15th century via Old French surrender, combining sur- (over) and render (give back). It originally implied yielding or handing something over to a higher authority, often in a military or legal context. Over time, it broadened to include relinquishing control or conceding defeat in various situations.
The soldiers were forced to surrender after running out of supplies.
She refused to surrender her dreams despite the challenges.
The treaty required the unconditional surrender of all weapons.
He surrendered his seat to the elderly passenger.
The suspect surrendered to the police without resistance.