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    Someter (en. Submit)

    /soˈme.teɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To impose someone to a certain situation or condition.
    Children should not be subjected to extreme conditions.
    No se debe someter a los niños a condiciones extremas.
    To dominate or exercise control over something.
    The regime tried to subdue the political opposition.
    El régimen intentó someter a la oposición política.
    To present something to be considered or evaluated.
    The project will be submitted to a vote next week.
    Se someterá el proyecto a votación la próxima semana.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'submittere', which means 'to send below' or 'to put below'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to submit to authority
    To accept the control or command of a figure of power.
    someterse a la autoridad
    to put to a vote
    To present a matter for consideration to be decided by vote.
    someter a votación
    to put to the test
    To evaluate the resistance or functioning of something.
    someter a prueba

    Related Words

    to hold
    To hold or keep something firm.
    sujetar
    to dominate
    To exercise dominion or control over someone or something.
    dominar
    to obey
    To act according to what is ordered.
    obedecer

    Slang Meanings

    Put in their place
    He had to subdue him to make him understand who is in charge.
    Tuvo que someterlo para que entendiera quién manda.
    Control the situation
    He is a good leader; he knows how to subdue the crises that arise.
    Es un buen líder, sabe someter las crisis que se presentan.