surrendering team
[/sərˈɛndərɪŋ tim/]
noun phrasepl: surrendering teams
time que se rende / equipe que se entrega
1. A sports team that gives up or yields during a game, typically by accepting defeat, withdrawing effort, or in some sports, formally conceding the match
The surrendering team walked off the field after falling behind by 20 points in the fourth quarter.
A time que se rendeu saiu do campo após ficar atrás por 20 pontos no quarto quarto.
2. In combat sports or competitive contexts, a team that officially concedes victory to opponents
The surrendering team raised the white flag to indicate they could no longer continue.
A equipe que se rendeu ergueu a bandeira branca para indicar que não podia mais continuar.
In Brazilian sports culture, particularly in football (soccer) and basketball, the concept of a 'surrendering team' is often discussed in passionate commentary. The phrase reflects competitive spirit values where teams are expected to fight until the end. In the USA, this term is common in sports journalism to describe teams that stop competing effectively, often criticized as a sign of poor team morale or coaching.
NYC Slang
the team that threw in the towel / the team that folded
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