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submission
suhb-MIH-shuhn
Submission (noun) means the act of giving in or yielding to someone else's authority or control. Example: “The proud general refused any act of submission, even when the city fell.”
noun
1
The act of giving in or yielding to someone else's authority or control.
"The proud general refused any act of submission, even when the city fell."
"The dog rolled over in submission when the larger dog approached."
"The rebels were finally forced into submission."
2
A piece of work sent in for consideration, such as an entry or application.
"The deadline for submission of entries is the end of this month."
"Please attach your CV to your submission before sending the form."
"The magazine received hundreds of submissions for the short story contest."
3
A hold or technique in combat sports that forces an opponent to give up.
"The wrestler escaped the first hold but lost to a submission minutes later."
"Learning how to defend against a choke submission takes years of training."
"She won the match by submission in the second round."
How to use submission
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiving in to someone, or a piece of work sent in to be judged or reviewed.
Common pairings
submission deadline
win by submission
force into submission
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Etymology
From Latin submissio, from submitto, "to place under, yield."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “submission” mean?
The word “submission” means the act of giving in or yielding to someone else's authority or control. In plain terms, giving in to someone, or a piece of work sent in to be judged or reviewed.
How do you pronounce “submission”?
“Submission” is pronounced suhb-MIH-shuhn (/səbˈmɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “submission” in a sentence?
Here is “submission” used in a sentence: “The rebels were finally forced into submission.”
What is the opposite of “submission”?
The opposite of “submission” — its antonyms — are rebellion, control, dominance and domination.
What part of speech is “submission”?
“Submission” is a noun.
Where does the word “submission” come from?
The word “submission” comes from Latin. From Latin submissio, from submitto, "to place under, yield.".
Is “submission” a common word?
“Submission” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “submission” have?
“Submission” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of giving in or yielding to someone else's authority or control.
What is the difference between submission and surrender?
Surrender is the act of giving up completely, often at the end of a fight or battle, while submission is accepting or yielding to someone else's authority or control, which can be a continuing state rather than a single act. You surrender to an enemy in a moment; you live in submission to a ruler over time.
What is a call for submissions?
A call for submissions is an invitation from a publisher, journal, gallery or competition for people to send in work to be considered. Each piece of work sent in, whether a story, paper, design or application, is a submission.
What is a submission in MMA and other combat sports?
In combat sports such as MMA, wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a submission is a hold or technique, typically a joint lock or choke, that forces an opponent to give up. A fighter usually concedes by tapping the mat or the opponent, known as tapping out, and the winner is said to win by submission.
What is the verb form of submission?
The related verb is submit. You submit an application, an essay or an entry, and the act or result of submitting it is a submission; in the yielding sense, to submit to authority is to be in submission to it.
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