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Give up to Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GIV-uP-too, GIV-uP-tuh, GIV-uP-tih
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
giv-UP-too

Definición

To hand something or someone over to another person or authority, often when told or required to do so.

Uso & Matices

Often used formally or in legal/police/official contexts: 'give up to the police.' Not the same as simply quitting ('give up'). Common collocations: 'give him up to authorities,' 'give up the keys to.'

Oraciones de Ejemplo

They had to give up to the police after being found.

basic

The thief was given up to the authorities by his friend.

basic

She refused to give up to the enemy.

basic

He was hiding, but his landlord decided to give him up to immigration.

natural

When the soldiers arrived, the villagers had no choice but to give up to them.

natural

I can't just give up to pressure from others—I have to do what's right.

natural