How to Pronounce "give yourself up"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /ˈəp
GIV yur-SELF uhp
ɡˈɪv/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ˈʌp
giv yawr-SELF up
Definition
To surrender to the police or authorities, usually because you committed a crime. Sometimes also means to stop resisting and accept a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /ˈəp
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV yur-SELF uhp
UK
giv yawr-SELF up
Listen in Context
He decided to give himself up to the police.
If you are guilty, it is better to give yourself up.
The criminal didn't want to give himself up.
After a week on the run, she finally chose to give herself up.