Capitulate
Verb
UK
/kəˈpɪt.jʊ.leɪt/
US
/kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/
Definition
To accept something or agree to do something unwillingly.
Example
"He capitulated to what I said."
"After hours of negotiation, the manager capitulated to the workers' demands."
"She finally capitulated and let the kids stay up late on the weekend."
Explanation
Capitulate means to stop trying to fight, argue, or say no, and finally agree to something—especially after saying no for a long time. It’s like when you argue with someone, but then get tired and say, “Okay, fine.” You are not happy to agree, but you stop saying no. People, countries, or teams can capitulate when they feel they cannot win or continue anymore. It’s like giving up control or letting the other side win.