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Definition capitulate in British English

capitulate verb

[intransitive] verb
/kəˈpɪtjʊleɪt/
1

to stop opposing what someone wants and agree to it, usually because they are stronger than you

Example

The police capitulated and allowed the march to go ahead.

Example

We will not capitulate to the demands of terrorists.

2

to stop fighting in a war and accept that you are defeated

Synonyms and related words
action stations active duty active service
Definition capitulate in British English