to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress

to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.

to give (oneself) up, as to the police.

to give (oneself) up to some influence, course, emotion, etc.

He surrendered himself to a life of hardship.

to give up, abandon, or relinquish (comfort, hope, etc.).

to yield or resign (an office, privilege, etc.) in favor of another.

to give oneself up, as into the power of another; submit or yield.

the act or an instance of surrendering.

Insurance . the voluntary abandonment of a life-insurance policy by the owner for any of its nonforfeiture values.

the deed by which a legal surrendering is made.

noun

fight , fighting , victory , win

verb

conquer , fight , surpass , win

noun

abandonment , abdication , acquiescence , appeasement , capitulation , cessation , dedition , delivery , giving way , relenting , relinquishment , renunciation , submission , succumbing , white flag * , yielding , transfer , demission , quitclaim , resignation , waiver , cession , compliance

verb

abandon , buckle under , capitulate , cave in * , cede , commit , concede , consign , cry uncle * , deliver up , eat crow * , eat humble pie , entrust , fall , fold , forego , give in , go along with , go down , go under , hand over , knuckle , knuckle under * , leave , let go , pack it in , part with , play dead , put up white flag , quit , relinquish , renounce , roll over , submit , succumb , throw in the towel , toss it in , waive , yield , collapse , topple , forgo , lay down , demit , forswear , quitclaim , render , resign , give over , give up , bow , buckle , abnegate , acquiesce , capitulation , cession , kowtow , remit , submission , vacate