Pronunciation: /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
noun a document containing the terms of surrender
A1 The soldier's capitulation led to the end of the battle.
A2 The team's capitulation in the final minutes cost them the game.
B1 The company's capitulation to the demands of the workers resulted in a new contract.
B2 The politician's capitulation to pressure from the opposition was seen as a sign of weakness.
C1 The CEO's capitulation to the demands of the shareholders caused a major restructuring of the company.
C2 The general's capitulation to the enemy forces led to the surrender of the entire army.
formal The country's capitulation to the demands of the invading army was met with mixed reactions.
informal After hours of negotiation, the team finally reached a point of capitulation.
slang I can't believe he just threw in the towel like that, total capitulation.
figurative Her capitulation to his charm was evident in the way she couldn't stop smiling around him.
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