entregar-se
[ẽ.tɾɛ.ɡaɾ.sə]
verb
to surrender, to give oneself up, to yield
1. to yield or surrender to someone or something
The rebel leader decided to surrender to the government forces.
O líder rebelde decidiu entregar-se às forças do governo.
2. to dedicate oneself completely to an activity or cause
She devoted herself entirely to her research.
Ela entregou-se completamente à sua pesquisa.
3. to give in to a temptation or desire
He gave himself over to despair after hearing the bad news.
Ele entregou-se ao desespero após ouvir a má notícia.
4. to turn oneself in to authorities
The fugitive finally turned himself in to the police.
O fugitivo finalmente entregou-se à polícia.
NYC Slang
give it up, throw in the towel, surrender
Related Idioms & Phrases
entregar-se de corpo e alma (to give oneself body and soul)
entregar-se ao vício (to give in to vice)
entregar-se às chamas (to surrender to flames, to be consumed)
não se entregar (to not give up, to keep fighting)
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