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    Cede (en. Cede)

    /ˈθe.ðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To renounce or concede in a negotiation or agreement.
    The country decided to yield part of its territory in exchange for peace.
    El país decidió ceder parte de su territorio a cambio de paz.
    To deliver or transfer rights or properties.
    He managed to transfer his contract to another worker.
    Consiguió ceder su contrato a otro trabajador.
    To surrender or allow someone else to take control.
    In the end, he had to yield to public pressure.
    Finalmente, tuvo que ceder ante la presión del público.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cedĕre', which means 'to go, to yield'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    yield the right of way
    Allowing another to advance or pass before oneself.
    cede el paso
    yield to
    To conform or submit to something or someone.
    ceder ante
    yield control
    To hand over control of a situation to another person.
    ceder el control

    Related Words

    cede
    Action of yielding.
    cede
    renunciation
    Action of renouncing or letting go of something.
    renuncia
    transfer
    Action of transferring something from one place to another.
    transferencia

    Slang Meanings

    Yielding in a discussion or dispute.
    Don't let yourself yield, maintain your position.
    No te dejes ceder, mantén tu postura.
    Accepting a defeat.
    He had to yield upon realizing he wouldn't win the bet.
    Tuvo que ceder al darse cuenta de que no ganaría la apuesta.