Surrenders Meaning in English
word · lemma: surrender
sɝˈɛndɝz
ser-EN-derz
səɹˈɛndəz
suh-REN-duhz
Definition
Gives up to an opponent or stops resisting, often by officially admitting defeat. Can refer to giving up control or possession to someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or military, but also used for emotional or metaphorical situations (e.g., 'He surrenders to his feelings'). Common collocations: 'surrenders to the police,' 'surrenders the keys.' Not used for temporary stopping.
Spanish: se rinde - entregaPortuguese (BR): se rende - entrega-sePortuguese (PT): rende-se - entrega-seChinese (Simplified): 投降Chinese (Traditional): 投降Hindi: समर्पण करता हैArabic: يستسلمBengali: সমর্পণ করে - আত্মসমর্পণ করেRussian: сдаётсяJapanese: 降参する - 諦めるVietnamese: đầu hàng - chịu thua - từ bỏKorean: 항복한다 - 포기한다Turkish: teslim olur - pes ederUrdu: ہتھیار ڈال دیتا ہے - سر تسلیم خم کر دیتا ہےIndonesian: menyerah
Example Sentences
He surrenders when he sees he cannot win the fight.
basic
The thief surrenders to the police.
basic
She surrenders the keys to the manager.
basic
After hours of searching, the lost hiker finally surrenders and calls for help.
natural
Sometimes he surrenders to his cravings for chocolate.
natural
No one surrenders their position without a good reason.
natural