give (oneself) up to (something)

idiom

: to allow (oneself) to be fully affected by, controlled by, or involved in (something)

He gave himself up to despair.

She gave herself up completely to her work.

Examples of give (oneself) up to (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chipotle plans to give up to five customers their own Celebrity Card, which will give them access to one free meal a day at the restaurant as well as catering for up to 50 people once a year. —

Bychris Morris, Fortune, 25 June 2024 What Washington was willing to give up to achieve these goals—especially in advance of Russia’s vote on the border-crossing resolution—has been the source of some controversy. —

Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 27 July 2021 Business entities also are permitted to give up to $6,000 per cycle to a single candidate. —

Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2024 Maryland operates on a four-year campaign cycle, and individual donors are allowed to give up to $6,000 during that span. —

Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for give (oneself) up to (something)

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“Give (oneself) up to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20%28oneself%29%20up%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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