capitulate
verbUK /kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/
US /kəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/
To stop fighting and give up to the other side.
After a long battle, the tired army decided to capitulate.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To accept defeat in an argument or contest.
He finally capitulated and admitted she was right.
3. To give up resistance to something you have been opposing.
The company capitulated to the workers' demands.
4. To stop resisting an urge or temptation.
She capitulated to the smell of fresh cookies.