Yield

/jiːld/

The meaning and definition of Yield, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To give way; to allow another to pass first.
    β€œYield the right of way to pedestrians.”
  2. To give as required; to surrender, relinquish or capitulate.
    β€œThey refuse to yield to the enemy.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms bear capitulate cede defer give in give up

Origin

From Middle English yielden.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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