Definition of Capitulate

to give in; to surrender under certain terms

Examples of Capitulate in a sentence

After seeing himself on the news, the escaped convict decided to capitulate to avoid being shot by a police officer.  🔊

I will not capitulate on this deal unless I receive the stock options I have requested!  🔊

If Henry does not capitulate and turn himself in to authorities, he will spend the rest of his life running.  🔊

I never thought my brother would capitulate and allow me to drive his car for a week.  🔊

Greatly outnumbered, the soldiers had no alternative but to capitulate to their enemies.  🔊

The candidate agreed to capitulate the race after he learned the voters no longer supported him.  🔊

Those unwilling to capitulate to the new employer’s demands will be promptly fired.  🔊

Even though the students complained about the test length, the teacher would not capitulate and extend the testing time.  🔊

After spending two months in court, the divorcing couple decided to capitulate on their divorce terms.  🔊

The two countries agreed to capitulate a twenty-four hour cease fire on the holiday.  🔊

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