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yielding

/ˈjɪldɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does yielding mean?

verb

Giving way or surrendering to a stronger force or pressure. Used to describe something that is happening or is likely to happen.

Example

"The team was yielding ground to their opponents, and it seemed unlikely they would win the game."

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