Capitulate Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster

capitulate
verb
ca·pit·u·late kə-ˈpi-chə-ˌlāt 
capitulated; capitulating
Synonyms of capitulate
intransitive verb
1
a
: to surrender often after negotiation of terms
The enemy was forced to capitulate unconditionally.
b
: to cease resisting : ACQUIESCE
The company capitulated to the labor union to avoid a strike.
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