cede
verb
UK/siːd/
US/siːd/
Definitions of cede verb
- Transitive
To surrender or yield possession of something, often unwillingly or under duress.
They were forced to cede the border region in negotiations with the neighboring country.
After a lengthy debate, he finally ceded his position on the committee.
Due to years of losses, the company had to cede part of its operations to a competitor.