1. The act of giving up or relinquishing a goal, purpose, or objective
After months of failed attempts, he considered surrendering the aim of becoming a professional athlete.
Após meses de tentativas fracassadas, ele considerou abandonar o objetivo de se tornar um atleta profissional.
2. To cease pursuing or striving toward a specific goal
She was not one for surrendering the aim, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Ela não era do tipo que abandona o objetivo, não importa quão difíceis fossem as circunstâncias.