verb
- surrendered or gave up, especially after resistance; agreed to demands or terms
Usage: past tense of capitulate
Examples
- The enemy forces capitulated after a month-long siege.
- She finally capitulated to her parents’ demands about curfew.
- The company capitulated to union pressure and raised wages.
- After hours of negotiation, he capitulated and accepted their offer.
- The fortress capitulated when supplies ran out.
- Management capitulated to employee demands for better working conditions.