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yield up

UK
/jiːld ʌp/
US
/jild ʌp/

Translations

yield upverb
yielded up
Past Simple
yielded up
Past Participle
yielding up
Gerund
UK
/jiːld ʌp/
US
/jild ʌp/
produireSens figuré ou technique : donner comme résultat, fournir.
The excavation yielded up several ancient artifacts that provided insight into the civilization's history.
La fouille a produit plusieurs artefacts anciens qui ont apporté un éclairage sur l'histoire de cette civilisation.
livrerEmploi soutenu ou littéraire, au sens de remettre, abandonner ou livrer sous la contrainte.
After hours of questioning, the suspect finally yielded up the location of the stolen goods.
Après des heures d'interrogatoire, le suspect a finalement livré l'emplacement des biens volés.
Additional translations
céderVariante possible au sens de se rendre ou d'abandonner quelque chose.
Synonyms
concede
hand over
submit
give up
relinquish
surrender

Definitions

yield upverb
To surrender or relinquish something, often under pressure or compulsion.
After hours of questioning, the suspect finally yielded up the location of the stolen goods.
To produce or provide something, especially as a result of a process or effort.
The excavation yielded up several ancient artifacts that provided insight into the civilization's history.
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