1sur·ren·der 
/səˈrɛndɚ/ verb
sur·ren·ders; sur·ren·dered; sur·ren·der·ing /səˈrɛndɚ/ verb 1 : to agree to stop fighting, hiding, resisting, etc., because you know that you will not win or succeed [no obj] ▪ The enemy finally surrendered after three days of fighting. ▪ The gunman surrendered and was taken into custody. — often + to ▪ After a short chase, the suspect surrendered to the police. [+ obj] ▪ The suspect surrendered himself (to the police). 2 [+ obj] : to give the control or use of (something) to someone else
▪ The troops were forced to surrender the fort. ▪ He surrendered [=handed over] his weapon to the police. ▪ They were required to surrender their passports. ▪ They surrendered their rights. ▪ the surrendering of land to the government 3 : to allow something (such as a habit or desire) to influence or control you — often + to [no obj] ▪ She surrendered [=gave in] to temptation and ordered dessert. ▪ He refused to surrender to despair. [+ obj] ▪ He refused to surrender himself to despair.
▪ The troops were forced to surrender the fort. ▪ He surrendered [=handed over] his weapon to the police. ▪ They were required to surrender their passports. ▪ They surrendered their rights. ▪ the surrendering of land to the government
