Meaning & Definition of word "Yield"

Yield

/jiːld/

1. the amount produced or generated, especially in an agricultural, economic, or financial context.
- Example: The yield from the apple trees was particularly high this season.
2. a measure of the return on an investment, typically expressed as a percentage.
- Example: The bond had a yield of 5%, making it an attractive option for investors.

1. to produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or economic product)
- Example: The farm yields a large crop of corn every year.
2. to give up or surrender (something) to another; to concede or allow.
- Example: After much negotiation, she decided to yield her position in the discussion.
3. to generate a return or gain, especially in financial contexts.
- Example: 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

Meaning: to give up or back down

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

Meaning: to accept defeat in a conversation or debate

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