Yield up Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To give or hand something over, often reluctantly or because you are forced to, especially after resisting. It can also mean to reveal or disclose something hidden.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Very formal or literary expression; common in older texts or legal language. Similar to 'surrender' or 'give up' but more dramatic or deliberate. Used for both physical things and secrets/truths. Rare in everyday conversation.
جمل نموذجية
They refused to yield up the documents.
basic
The search finally yielded up the missing keys.
basic
He was forced to yield up his seat to the elderly woman.
basic
Even after hours of questioning, the suspect wouldn't yield up any information.
natural
Sometimes history refuses to yield up its secrets easily.
natural
After negotiation, the company finally yielded up control to the new owners.
natural