Definition of "yield" in English

verb

1. To give as a result or outcome; to produce or render.

   • This method generally yields better results.
   • The new variety of potatoes yields 20% more.

2. To give up; to surrender or capitulate.

noun

1. A product.

2. The quantity of something produced.

3. (engineering, material science) yield strength of a material.

4. (programming) The situation where a thread relinquishes the processor to allow other threads to execute.

5. (obsolete or dialectal) Payment; money; tribute.