Give yourself up to

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To surrender or submit oneself.

When the police arrived, the burglar decided to give himself up.
Visual representation of "give yourself up to" - To surrender or submit oneself.

Often appears as...

  • give yourself up to the police
  • give yourself up to the authorities
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Law Enforcement

Used when someone stops hiding from the police and admits guilt.

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The fugitive gave himself up to the authorities after a week on the run.
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End of Resistance

Shows one has stopped trying to avoid inevitable capture or defeat.

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After hours of negotiation, the suspect decided to give himself up.
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Voluntary Action

Emphasizes the choice to surrender without being directly forced.

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Realizing the evidence against him was overwhelming, he voluntarily gave himself up to the police.
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