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Definition yield in British English

yield verb

verb
/jiːld/
1

to produce something useful such as information or evidence

Example

Knowing about our past does not automatically yield solutions to our current problems.

Example

The search for truth is beginning to yield fruitful results.

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provide supply equip
1.1

to make a profit

Example

The combined investment is expected to yield £5,000 in the first year.

Example

This figure could yield a return high enough to provide a healthy pension.

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break-even point commercial speculative
1.2

to produce fruit, vegetables, or other foods

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bear bear fruit bloom
2

to finally agree to do what someone else wants you to do

Example

The sport should not yield to every demand that the television companies make.

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agree undertake accept
2.1

to stop controlling yourself and finally do something that you were trying not to do

Example

He paused a moment before yielding to angry resentment.

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give up swear off grow out of
2.2

to give something to someone else

Example

The following year, control of the industry was yielded to the government.

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give present hand
3

to allow another vehicle to go before you when you are driving

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back up belt up be on someone’s tail
4

if something yields when you push or pull it, it moves or bends

Example

We struggled with the lid, but it wouldn't yield.

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flexible yielding pliable
Definition yield in British English