Yield up | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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phrasal verbs

Yield up

/jiːld/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To surrender or give something that one holds, especially under pressure.

  • The old oak tree yielded up its last acorn.
  • The suspect eventually yielded up the stolen goods to the police.

2. To provide information, especially as a result of questioning or investigation.

  • After much questioning, the witness finally yielded up the crucial details of the event.
  • The research yielded up some surprising new information about climate change.

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