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Definition submit in British English

submit verb

verb
/səbˈmɪt/
1

to formally give something to someone so that they can make a decision about it

Example

The plans will be submitted next week.

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2

to accept that someone has defeated you or has power over you

Example

In the end, they submitted to the Americans.

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2.1

to allow something to happen to you, especially something unpleasant

Example

I was not prepared to submit to this painful course of treatment.

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3

to agree to obey a rule, a law, or the decision of someone in authority

Example

All countries in the European Union must submit to its laws.

Example

Libya has offered to submit the dispute to international arbitration.

Example

You may voluntarily submit yourself to the jurisdiction of this country's courts.

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4

to make a statement, especially in a court of law

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Definition submit in British English