I. sə-ˈren-dər verb
( -dered ; sur·ren·der·ing -d(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: Middle English surrendren, from surrendre, noun
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand
surrender ed the fort
b. : to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another
2.
a. : to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner
b. : to give (oneself) over to something (as an influence)
intransitive verb
: to give oneself up into the power of another : yield
Synonyms: see relinquish
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English surrendre, from Anglo-French, from surrendre, susrendre to relinquish, from sur- & sus-, suz under + rendre to give back — more at render , sous
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : the action of yielding one's person or giving up the possession of something especially into the power of another
b. : the relinquishment by a patentee of rights or claims under a patent
c. : the delivery of a principal into lawful custody by bail — called also surrender by bail
d. : the voluntary cancellation of the legal liability of an insurance company by the insured and beneficiary for a consideration
e. : the delivery of a fugitive from justice by one government to another
2. : an instance of surrendering