Cool MateSubmission
UK /["/səbˈmɪʃn/"]/US /["/səbˈmɪʃn/"]/
Definition
the act of accepting that somebody has defeated you and that you must obey them
In simple words: Giving up control or agreeing to someone else's authority.
Examples
- The deadline for submission of the project is next Monday.
- Please review your submission carefully before sending it to the editor.
- His submission to the competition was praised for its originality.
- The wrestler showed submission after the opponent applied the hold.
- The treaty marked the submission of the rebellious territory to the government.
- After years of contesting, their submission to the authority ended the conflict.
- To improve the chances of acceptance, make sure your submission meets all guidelines.
Usage notes
Often used in formal contexts, such as legal or organizational settings. It may not be suitable in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
submission + to + authority/person
Memory hint
Think of 'submit' and 'mission' — completing a mission requires submitting to rules.
Collocations
- complete
- total
- demand
- expect
- get
- submission to
- detailed
- lengthy
- joint
- make
- accept
- reject
- in a/the submission
- submission for
- submission to
- oral
- written
- closing
- consider
- hear
- support
Synonyms
- surrender
Antonyms
- defiance
- rebellion
- resistance
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'submitting', which is the act of sending something.
- Used inappropriately in informal contexts.
- Misunderstood as a weakness rather than a voluntary act.