Cede, surrender (4,2)
I believe the answer is:
give up
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'cede' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'surrender' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for give up that I've seen before include "Admit defeat" , "Cede, forego" , "Throw in the towel" , "Resign" , "Surrender, yield" .)