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yield

Pronunciation: [jiːld]

Word

Context: “give way”

(verb) to let someone else have something or to allow them to go first. It's like when you're driving and you let another car pass in front of you; you are giving way to them.

Example

She decided to yield her turn so that her friend could go first on the ride.

Example

He did not yield to the traffic, and that caused a delay.

Example

Will you yield your position to let someone else go ahead?

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