complete surrender
[kəmˈpliːt sərˈrendər]
noun
rendição completa
1. The act of giving up entirely, without conditions or resistance; total capitulation
After weeks of siege, the army announced their complete surrender to the enemy forces.
Após semanas de cerco, o exército anunciou sua rendição completa às forças inimigas.
2. To yield or give in completely to someone or something, abandoning all opposition
She made the decision to complete surrender to her feelings and accept the relationship.
Ela tomou a decisão de se render completamente aos seus sentimentos e aceitar o relacionamento.
3. Total submission or acceptance of defeat without any further attempt at resistance
The negotiations ended in complete surrender of their original demands.
As negociações terminaram na rendição completa das suas demandas originais.
This phrase is commonly used in military history discussions in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in historical narratives about World War II and Brazilian military history. The expression carries weight when discussing geopolitical conflicts, romantic relationships, or any situation involving complete capitulation to opposing forces or circumstances.
NYC Slang
throwing in the towel completely
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