Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-up-to
phrasal verb
ˈɡɪv ʌp tu
Definition
To surrender or yield something to a certain limit or point.
Examples
- She had to give up to her boss’s request for a detailed report.
- After hours of negotiation, they decided to give up to the terms offered by the other party.
- In the end, he learned to give up to the changes happening around him.
Meaning
The term ‘give-up-to’ is typically used in contexts where one allows themselves to stop holding onto something or to relinquish control to a specific extent.
Synonyms
- yield to
- submit to
- surrender to
