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capitulate to

[/kəˈpɪtʃəleɪt tuː/]
verb (phrasal)
capitular a; render-se a; ceder a
1. To surrender or yield to pressure, demands, or authority; to give in
The government capitulated to the rebels' demands after weeks of negotiation.
O governo capitulou às exigências dos rebeldes após semanas de negociação.
2. To stop resisting and accept defeat or compromise
He refused to capitulate to peer pressure and maintained his principles.
Ele se recusou a ceder à pressão dos colegas e manteve seus princípios.
NYC Slang
throw in the towel (to)
Synonyms
surrender toyield togive in tosuccumb tosubmit to
Antonyms
resistdefystand firm againstpersist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capitular a; ceder a
Most commonly used in formal and political contexts
Portugal
capitular a; render-se a
Both forms are standard; 'render-se a' slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw in the towel
raise the white flag
admit defeat
buckle under pressure
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