Surrender, as in They gave themselves up to the police. [Second half of 1500s]
Devote or abandon oneself completely, as in She gave herself up to her research. [Second half of 1500s] Also see give up.
Surrender, as in They gave themselves up to the police. [Second half of 1500s]
Devote or abandon oneself completely, as in She gave herself up to her research. [Second half of 1500s] Also see give up.