Surrendering meaning : To give up into the power, control, or possession of another. (by extension) To yield (a town, a fortification, etc.) to an enemy. To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in. To give up possession of; to yield; to resign. To yield (oneself) to an influence, emotion, passion, etc. To abandon (one's hand of cards) and recover half of the initial bet. For a policyholder, to voluntarily terminate an insurance contract before the end of its term, usually with the expectation of receiving a surrender value. An act of surrender.