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
Definition
To hand something or someone over to another person or authority, often when told or required to do so.
Usage & Nuances
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.'
Spanish: entregar a - ceder aPortuguese (BR): entregar a - ceder aPortuguese (PT): entregar a - ceder aChinese (Simplified): 交给 - 让给Chinese (Traditional): 交給 - 讓給Hindi: सौंप देना - छोड़ देना (किसी के लिए)Arabic: تسلم إلى - يسلّم إلىBengali: সমর্পণ করা - তুলে দেওয়াRussian: сдать - передатьJapanese: 引き渡すVietnamese: giao nộp - trao choKorean: 넘겨주다 - 인도하다Turkish: teslim etmek - devretmekUrdu: حوالے کرنا - سپرد کرناIndonesian: menyerahkan - memberikan kepada
Example Sentences
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