conceding
/kənˈsidɪŋ/
verb
- To admit that something is true or valid, often after first denying or resisting it.
- After hours of debate, he finally conceded that her argument made sense.
- She conceded that she had made a mistake in the report.
- The politician conceded defeat in the election late Tuesday night.
- To give up or yield something, such as a right, advantage, or possession.
- The landlord conceded a lower rent to keep the tenant.
- The company conceded control of the project to its partner.
- In the chess match, he conceded the game after losing his queen.
- To allow a goal or point to an opponent in a game or competition.
- The team conceded three goals in the first half.
- They conceded a penalty kick in the final minute of the match.
- The tennis player conceded the set after a long rally.