Main Entry: ¹sur·ren·der

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈren-dər\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): sur·ren·dered; sur·ren·der·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology: Middle English surrendren, from surrendre, noun

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 a : to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand <surrendered the fort> b : to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another
2 a : to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner b : to give (oneself) over to something (as an influence)intransitive verb : to give oneself up into the power of another : yield

synonyms see relinquish