give in
The phrase "give in" is commonly used to describe yielding to pressure, demands, or difficult situations.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To agree to someone's demands or requests after initially resisting.
Example
- After a long argument, she finally gave in and let him go out with his friends.
B2Conflict
(general)To admit defeat or surrender.
Example
- The team gave in after a tough match.
C1Academic/Work
(british)To submit something to someone in authority.
Example
- Please give in your assignments by Friday.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give in":
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