| word | yield |
|---|---|
| part_of_speech | verb |
| e.g. | The President is now under pressure to yield power to the republics. |
| usage | ~ sth/sb (up) (to sb) |
| explanation | (formal) to allow sb to win, have or take control of sth that has been yours until now |
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