surrendered
word · lemma: surrender
/sɝˈɛndɝd/
/səɹˈɛndəd/
Definition
Gave up or stopped resisting, usually in a conflict or competition; can also mean handing something over willingly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or serious, relating to war, law enforcement, or figurative use ('finally surrendered to sleep'). Often paired with 'to' ('surrendered to the police'). In some contexts, can mean giving up objects, not just oneself.
Spanish: se rindió - entregadoPortuguese (BR): rendeu-se - entregou-sePortuguese (PT): rendeu-se - entregou-seChinese (Simplified): 投降了 - 交出Chinese (Traditional): 投降了 - 交出Hindi: समर्पण किया - आत्मसमर्पण कर दियाArabic: استسلم - سلّم نفسهBengali: আত্মসমর্পণ করেছে - ছেড়ে দিয়েছেRussian: сдался - капитулировалJapanese: 降伏した - 引き渡したVietnamese: đã đầu hàng - đã giao nộpKorean: 항복했다 - 넘겼다Turkish: teslim oldu - vazgeçtiUrdu: سرنڈر کیا - ہتھیار ڈالےIndonesian: đã đầu hàng - đã giao nộp
Example Sentences
The soldiers surrendered after a long battle.
basic
He surrendered his wallet to the thief.
basic
She finally surrendered to her parents' wishes.
basic
When the police arrived, he surrendered without a fight.
natural
After months of trying, I just surrendered and asked for help.
natural
By noon, the team had surrendered their lead to the other side.
natural