surrendering
verb (present participle)UK /səˈrɛndərɪŋ/
US /səˈrɛndərɪŋ/
Giving up when you stop fighting because you know you cannot win.
The tired army was surrendering to the other side.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Giving something to someone else, often when you do not want to.
She was surrendering her seat to the older man on the bus.
3. Letting yourself fully feel an emotion or give in to something.
He was surrendering to laughter at the funny movie.
4. Handing over something you own, like a ticket or a weapon.
The guard was surrendering his keys at the end of his shift.