CEFR C2

capitulate

Translation

降伏する / 屈服する / 折れる

Meaning

Capitulate means to stop resisting and surrender or give in, often after pressure, defeat, or negotiation. It is usually intransitive: a side capitulates, or capitulates to demands.

Examples

  • 包囲された都市は三日後に降伏した。
    The besieged city capitulated after three days.
  • 会社はついに労働組合の要求に屈した。
    The company finally capitulated to the union's demands.