To surrender
Example: The soldiers had to surrender after the long battle ended.
Definition
"To surrender" means to give up control or possession of something, often during a conflict or battle, usually by yielding to an opponent or authority. For example, soldiers may surrender after a long battle ends, accepting defeat and ceasing resistance.
Etymology
The word "to surrender" comes from the Old French term 'surrendre,' which means 'to give over' or 'deliver up.' It combines 'sur-' meaning 'over' and 'rendre' meaning 'to give back.' Did you know that this word originally carried the sense of handing something back or over, reflecting the act of yielding possessions or control?
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"To surrender" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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