To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; — followed by in, formerly also by with and to
They were compelled to acquiesce in a government which they did not regard as just.
To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition
I may be forced to acquiesce in these recent developments, but I can hardly be expected to make merry over them.
to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"
To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; followed by in, formerly also by with and to
If you acquiesce in something, you agree to do what someone wants or to accept what they do. Steve seemed to acquiesce in the decision When her mother suggested that she stay, Alice willingly acquiesced. = submit. to do what someone else wants, or allow something to happen, even though you do not really agree with it acquiesce in/to (acquiescer, from acquiescere, from ad- + quiescere )