full surrender
[/fʊl sərˈrɛndər/]
nounpl: full surrenders
rendição total
1. Complete and unconditional capitulation or submission to an opponent, authority, or circumstance
The army's full surrender ended the conflict.
A rendição total do exército terminou o conflito.
2. The act of giving up completely without resistance or negotiation
After weeks of siege, the city announced its full surrender to the invading forces.
Após semanas de cerco, a cidade anunciou sua rendição total às forças invasoras.
3. Figuratively, complete relinquishment of control, resistance, or one's will
Her full surrender to the moment allowed her to truly enjoy the experience.
Sua rendição total ao momento lhe permitiu apreciar verdadeiramente a experiência.
In Brazil, 'rendição total' is commonly used in military, political, and historical discussions, often referencing WWII or military conflicts. Figuratively, it's frequently used in personal development and spirituality contexts to describe accepting circumstances. In the USA, 'full surrender' carries weight in both military and spiritual/motivational discourse, with the phrase gaining prominence in self-help and recovery contexts.
NYC Slang
throwing in the towel
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