Definition
To give way to pressure, force, or a request; to produce or provide a result or supply of something.
Example
She finally yielded and let the children stay up late.
Show translation
She finally gave in and allowed the children to stay up late.
Etymology
From Old English *gieldan* (Mercian *geldan*), meaning "to pay, reward, render." Related to German *gelten* ("to be worth") and Gothic *gildan*. The sense of "giving way" developed in Middle English, branching from the core idea of handing something over.
Cultural note
In American driving, a "Yield" sign (triangular, red-and-white) instructs drivers to give way to oncoming traffic — a very visible, everyday use of the word. In finance, "yield" refers to the earnings generated on an investment, making this a versatile word across daily life, agriculture, and business.