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Definitie & Betekenis van "give way"

to give way
01

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

to [give] way definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
02

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

CollocationCollocation
03

to break down under physical or metaphorical pressure

IdiomIdiom
04

to fail to perform or function as expected

IdiomIdiom
05

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

IdiomIdiom
06

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

IdiomIdiom
07

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

08

to put more effort into rowing

example
Voorbeeld
Landline telephones have given way to smartphones as the primary means of communication for many people.
The peaceful protesters refused to give way to the aggressive police tactics.
The bridge's supports couldn't bear the weight, causing it to give way and collapse into the river.
The landscape started to differentiate, with forests giving way to deserts.
Due to a mechanical issue, the elevator gave way, and passengers were temporarily trapped inside.
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