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capitulate
/kəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/
kapitulieren
After months of resistance, the rebels finally capitulated to the government's demands.
Nach monatelangem Widerstand kapitulierten die Rebellen schließlich vor den Forderungen der Regierung.
formell
sich ergeben, die Kampfhandlungen einstellen
The army capitulated after losing control of the city.
Die Armee kapitulierte, nachdem sie die Kontrolle über die Stadt verloren hatte.
They refused to capitulate, even under extreme pressure.
Sie weigerten sich zu kapitulieren, selbst unter extremem Druck.
Often used in military, political, or metaphorical contexts (e.g., capitulating to pressure).
Recht
formell
sich fügen, nachgeben (z. B. in Verhandlungen)
The company capitulated and accepted the union's terms.
Das Unternehmen gab nach und akzeptierte die Bedingungen der Gewerkschaft.
Common in legal or business negotiations.
Kollokationen
capitulate to pressuredem Druck nachgebenunconditionally capitulatebedingungslos kapitulieren
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Profi-Tipp
Common Mistake
Do not confuse 'capitulate' with 'recapitulate' (to summarize). Remember: 'capitulate' has a 'u' and relates to surrender, while 'recapitulate' starts with 're' and means 'to recap'.
Goldene Regel
Formal Tone
Use 'capitulate' in formal contexts (e.g., military, legal, or diplomatic settings). In casual speech, prefer 'give in' or 'surrender'.
Wortursprung
From Latin *capitulare* (to draw up in chapters), derived from *capitulum* (chapter), from *caput* (head). The word entered English in the 16th century via French *capituler*.
Verwendungshinweise
Capitulate implies a formal or strategic surrender, often after prolonged resistance. It is stronger than 'give in' and carries a sense of finality. Avoid confusing with 'capitulate' (to surrender) and 'recapitulate' (to summarize).
Wortzerlegung
capit-
head (from Latin *caput*)
root-ulate
to make or perform
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