latent period latent period /ˈleɪtənt ˈpɪriəd/

noun

1. The time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms  ( latent period )
   the time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms
   
2. The time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it  ( latency , latent period , reaction time , response time )
   the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it
   
   

 surrender surrender /sɝˈɛndɝ/

noun

1. () A verbal act of admitting defeat  ( yielding , giving up , surrender )
   a verbal act of admitting defeat
   
   
2. () Acceptance of despair  ( resignation , surrender )
   acceptance of despair
   
3. The act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)  ( capitulation , surrender , fall )
   the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
    They were protected until the capitulation of the fort
   they were protected until the capitulation of the fort
   
4. The delivery of a principal into lawful custody  ( surrender )
   the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
   

verb

1. () Give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another  ( give up , surrender )
   give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
    The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered
   The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered
   
2. () Relinquish possession or control over  ( cede , deliver , give up , surrender )
   relinquish possession or control over
    The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in
   The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in
   

 debate debate /dəˈbeɪt/

noun

1. () A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal  ( argumentation , argument , debate )
   a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
    The argument over foreign aid goes on and on
   the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
   
   
2. () The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)  ( disputation , public debate , debate )
   the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
   

verb

1. () Argue with one another  ( debate )
   argue with one another
    We debated the question of abortion
   We debated the question of abortion
    John debated Mary
   John debated Mary
   
2. () Have an argument about something  ( fence , debate , contend , argue )
   have an argument about something
   
3. () Discuss the pros and cons of an issue  ( deliberate , debate )
   discuss the pros and cons of an issue
   
4. () Think about carefully; weigh  ( deliberate , moot , turn over , consider , debate )
   think about carefully; weigh
    They considered the possibility of a strike
   They considered the possibility of a strike
    Turn the proposal over in your mind
   Turn the proposal over in your mind
   

 autoloader autoloader /ˈɔːtəʊˌloʊdər/

noun

1. () A firearm that reloads itself  ( self-loader , autoloader )
   a firearm that reloads itself
    After firing, the autoloader ensured the next bullet was ready for action.
   After firing, the autoloader ensured the next bullet was ready for action.