English Explanatory Dictionary

wave the white flag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To indicate to an opposing force that one is surrendering.
To yield, give up, or quit.

Pronunciation

En-au-wave the white flag.ogg

Word forms

wave the white flag waves the white flag waving the white flag waved the white flag raise the white flag hoist the white flag show the white flag

Synonyms

capitulate

Related words

strike one's flag

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