capitulate JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/kæp.ɪ.tʊ.leɪt/ · cap. i. tu. late
verb
- to give in or surrender, often in a military context The city capitulated after a prolonged siege.
- to abandon a position or a principle The politician was accused of capitulating to public pressure.
noun
- a formal agreement or treaty, especially one made by surrender or defeat The terms of the capitulation were harsh.
Did you know? The word 'capitulate' has been used in various historical contexts, including the capitulation of Paris to the Germans in 1940 during World War II.