to cave in
Pronunciation
/kˈeɪv ˈɪn/
British pronunciation
/kˈeɪv ˈɪn/

Définition et signification de « cave in » en anglais

to cave in
[phrase form: cave]
01

céder, capituler

to finally agree to something, even if one were against it at first
to cave in definition and meaning
example
Exemples
After hours of debate, they caved in and accepted the proposal.
Après des heures de débat, ils ont cédé et ont accepté la proposition.
She did n't want to cave in to peer pressure, but it became challenging.
Elle ne voulait pas céder à la pression des pairs, mais c'est devenu difficile.
02

s'effondrer, s'écrouler

to collapse toward the center
to cave in definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The roof caved in during the heavy rainstorm.
Le toit s'est effondré pendant la forte tempête de pluie.
We had to evacuate the building when the ceiling suddenly caved in.
Nous avons dû évacuer le bâtiment lorsque le plafond s'est soudainement effondré.
Cave in
01

effondrement, éboulement

the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
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