Dictionary entryCEFR C2verb

acquiesce

IPA pronunciation: /ˌæk.wiˈes/

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Russian meaning

Уступать, неохотно соглашаться

English definition

Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Example

She decided to acquiesce to the committee consensus rather than prolong debate.

Collocations

acquiesce in
acquiesce to demands
quietly acquiesce

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