1. To give something to someone for their consideration or approval:
* "I submitted my application for the job."
* "The students were asked to submit their essays by Friday."
* "Please submit your request in writing."
2. To yield to a superior force or to the will of another:
* "He submitted to the demands of the kidnappers."
* "She submitted to her husband's wishes."
* "The army was forced to submit after the battle."
3. To present oneself for a particular purpose:
* "The athlete submitted herself to rigorous training."
* "The witnesses submitted themselves to questioning."
4. To give in, yield, or surrender:
* "He finally submitted to his fate."
* "The rebels submitted after the city was captured."
The meaning of "submit" will be clear from the context of the sentence.