B2verbpoliticslaw
US/səˈren.dər/
UK/səˈren.də/
to stop fighting and admit defeat; also to give something to someone because you are forced to
In context
After a long siege, the soldiers inside the castle finally surrendered.
The suspect surrendered to the police two days after the robbery.
The rebels refused to surrender their weapons until the government agreed to talks.
Words that go with surrender
verb + preposition
- surrender toThe gunman surrendered to police after a six-hour standoff.
adverb + verb
- finally surrenderedThe army finally surrendered after months of fighting.
verb + noun
- surrender controlThe founder didn't want to surrender control of the company.
- surrender their weaponsFighters were given a week to surrender their weapons.
- surrender powerLeaders rarely surrender power without a fight.
verb + adverb
- surrender unconditionallyThe enemy was forced to surrender unconditionally.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The thief surrendered the police.Correct: The thief surrendered to the police.