Yield

/jiːld/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the amount produced or generated, especially in an agricultural, economic, or financial context.

The yield from the apple trees was particularly high this season.

a measure of the return on an investment, typically expressed as a percentage.

The bond had a yield of 5%, making it an attractive option for investors.

verb

to produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or economic product)

The farm yields a large crop of corn every year.

to give up or surrender (something) to another; to concede or allow.

After much negotiation, she decided to yield her position in the discussion.

to generate a return or gain, especially in financial contexts.

The investment is expected to yield significant profits over the next few years.

Middle English: from Old English 'gieldan', of Germanic origin.

yield to temptation

to give in to a desire or urge

yield results

to produce an outcome or result

yield the floor

to allow someone else to speak or take action

yield up

to give up or surrender something

draw yield

to produce or result in some degree of outcome

yielding

characterized by giving way or surrendering

yielder

someone or something that produces or gives way

yieldable

capable of yielding or surrendering

to give up or back down

He was stubborn at first, but he finally yielded after the discussion.

to accept defeat in a conversation or debate

After debating for hours, she yielded and agreed with his point.