expression, godan verb (-ru)
give one's seat; offer one's seat
Used when voluntarily giving up one's seat, especially to someone who needs it more, such as an elderly person, pregnant woman, or person with a disability.
電車でお年寄りに席を譲った。
I gave up my seat to an elderly person on the train.
彼は妊婦に席を譲ろうと立ち上がった。
He stood up to offer his seat to a pregnant woman.