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Surrender (Verb)

Give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another; "The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

After months of negotiations, the rebel leader agreed to surrender to the government forces.
The crew gave up hope of repairing the engine and decided to surrender their claim to the new fishing grounds.
The exhausted marathon runner found it difficult to admit defeat, but eventually surrendered to her opponent's superior endurance.
Following a high-speed chase, the fugitive driver surrendered his vehicle to the waiting police officers.
The last defenders of the castle surrendered to the invading army after running out of food and ammunition.

Relinquish possession or control over; "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The boxer had to surrender after losing several rounds in a row due to a severe head injury.
The refugees were forced to surrender most of their belongings before crossing the border.
She decided to surrender her parental rights to give the child a better chance at adoption.
The soldiers were ordered to surrender the fort when supplies and ammunition ran out.
After realizing his guilt, the fugitive decided to surrender to the authorities willingly.