give way

"[give] way" の定義と意味

to give way

to finally agree to something, especially after much resistance or arguing

to move aside in order to make space or allow someone or something to pass

to break down under physical or metaphorical pressure

to fail to perform or function as expected

to be replaced by something considered to be superior, more advanced, or more cost-effective

to lose control over one's feelings and to allow them to take over

to pause during a speech and let someone else speak or ask a question

to put more effort into rowing

例

After hours of negotiation, they finally gave way and agreed to the terms of the contract.

Feeling the pressure from their opponents, the rowers gave way with determination, propelling their boat forward.

The touching farewell speech made many in the audience give way to tears.

The protesters refused to give way, determined to make their voices heard.

In the classroom discussion, the teacher gave way to the students to share their thoughts on the assigned reading.

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