What is another word for gives over?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪvz ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA) 
"Gives over" is an idiomatic expression that means to surrender, relinquish or abandon something or someone. There are many synonyms for this phrase, including yield, cede, relinquish, surrender, abandon, forgo, renounce, and quit. Yield refers to the act of giving up something as a result of opposition or pressure, while cede refers to conceding or surrendering possession or control of something. Relinquish means to let go of something voluntarily, while surrender means to give up something after a struggle or resistance. Abandon suggests leaving something permanently, while forgo means to give up something willingly. Renounce implies formally rejecting or disavowing a claim or association, while quit means to stop an activity permanently.
