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Capitulated and opened top gate to a blood carrier (4,2)

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gave in

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'capitulated' is the definition.
(to give in is to yield or capitulate)

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(Other definitions for gave in that I've seen before include "Acceded, submitted" , "Ceased arguing" , "Yielded" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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