Meaning & Definition of word "Cede"

Cede

/siːd/

1. to give up, especially by formal agreement.
- Example: The country decided to cede territory to its neighbor to ensure peace.
2. to yield or grant (rights or privileges) formally.
- Example: The company agreed to cede control of the project to the new investors.
3. to surrender or relinquish possession or control.
- Example: After years of negotiation, the leader had no choice but to cede his authority to the council.

From Latin 'cedere' meaning 'to go, yield'.

cede ground:

To give up a position or let someone advance.

cede control:

To give up authority or governance over something.

cede territory:

To formally give up a land area, often in a treaty.

relinquish:

To voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

yield:

To give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.

surrender:

To stop resisting to an opponent and submit to their authority.

Meaning: To back down or give in during a dispute.

Example Sentence: When things got heated, he decided to cede and let her have her way.

Meaning: To let someone else take the lead or initiative.

Example Sentence: In the meeting, Sarah ceded to John when he had a better solution.