ALL meanings of conceding
con·cede
C c - verb with object conceding to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit: He finally conceded that she was right. 1
- verb with object conceding to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established: to concede an election before all the votes are counted. 1
- verb with object conceding to grant as a right or privilege; yield: to concede a longer vacation for all employees. 1
- verb without object conceding to make concession; yield to pressure or circumstances; admit defeat: She was so persistent that I conceded at last. My favorite candidate conceded before the polls were even closed! 1
- noun conceding Present participle of concede. 1