give in

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English

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Verb

give in (third-person singular simple present gives in, present participle giving in, simple past gave in, past participle given in)

  1. To collapse or fall.
    Synonyms: cave in, give way
    Coordinate term: break down
    The roof gave in under the weight of the snow.
  2. (idiomatic) To relent, yield, surrender or admit defeat.
    Synonym: give up
    Coordinate term: break down
    I finally gave in and let him stay up to watch TV.
    OK, I don't know the answer. I give in.
    Try not to give in to temptation.
  3. (boxing, of a pugilist) To droop the head.

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