deutschdictionary
verb
(TO BRING UNDER CONTROL OR DOMINATION)
The nation wanted to subjugate the rebels. - Die Nation wollte die Rebellen unterwerfen.
(TO BRING UNDER CONTROL OR INFLUENCE)
The king wanted to subject his people. - Der König wollte sein Volk unterwerfen.
(TO ACCEPT OR YIELD TO A SUPERIOR FORCE)
He had to submit to the rules. - Er musste sich den Regeln unterwerfen.