Meanings of cede ground in English

The muddied oafs have been refusing to cede ground to the flannelled fools.

But neither side seems ready to cede ground.

Piwowar said Monday he believes the SEC was wrong to cede ground to the FSOC on money funds.

The escalating trade dispute has gone beyond tariffs as the two countries increase pressure on each other to cede ground.

They may have success with Netflix, but Redbox and Blockbuster do not appear ready to cede ground on the issue.

Apparently there was an absence of preparation, of specific orders from high sources in the event of having to cede ground.

For example, a nation in retreat might forsake its alliance commitments, reduce its presence in international organisations and cede ground to rising powers.

Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor, the two biggest carmakers in India, are unlikely to cede ground to the Nano without a fight.