yield back

UK
/jiːld bæk/
US
/jild bæk/

Translations

yield backverb
yielded back
Past Simple
yielded back
Past Participle
yielding back
Gerund
UK
/jiːld bæk/
US
/jild bæk/
céderAu sens formel, notamment dans le langage parlementaire.
After making his point, the senator decided to yield back the remainder of his time to the chair.
Après avoir exposé son point de vue, le sénateur a décidé de céder le reste de son temps au président de séance.

Definitions

yield backverb
To return control or time to another person, especially in a formal setting like a legislative session.
After making his point, the senator decided to yield back the remainder of his time to the chair.