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to give way
01
to finally agree to something, especially after much resistance or arguing
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Idiom
Example
Under immense pressure, his composure gave way, and he burst into tears.
Following the marathon, John gave way to exhaustion and collapsed at the finish line.
The electrical system in the house gave way during the storm, leaving us without power for days.
02
to move aside in order to make space or allow someone or something to pass
CollocationExample
The news of her success made her give way to tears of joy.
After years of wear and tear, the old chair finally gave way, and its legs snapped.
After a day of hiking, the group gave way to hunger and devoured their packed lunches.
03
to break down under physical or metaphorical pressure
IdiomExample
Feeling the pressure from their opponents, the rowers gave way with determination, propelling their boat forward.
The resistance of the defending team gave way, allowing the opponent to score a goal.
After the stressful day at work, he gave way to his frustration and yelled at his colleague.
04
to fail to perform or function as expected
IdiomExample
As winter turned to spring, the cold temperatures mellowed, giving way to warmer weather.
The protesters refused to give way, determined to make their voices heard.
The company 's financial stability began to give way as it faced mounting debt and losses.
05
to be replaced by something considered to be superior, more advanced, or more cost-effective
IdiomExample
The news of her success made her give way to tears of joy.
After years of wear and tear, the old chair finally gave way, and its legs snapped.
After a day of hiking, the group gave way to hunger and devoured their packed lunches.
06
to lose control over one's feelings and to allow them to take over
IdiomExample
Feeling the pressure from their opponents, the rowers gave way with determination, propelling their boat forward.
The resistance of the defending team gave way, allowing the opponent to score a goal.
After the stressful day at work, he gave way to his frustration and yelled at his colleague.
07
to pause during a speech and let someone else speak or ask a question
Example
As winter turned to spring, the cold temperatures mellowed, giving way to warmer weather.
The protesters refused to give way, determined to make their voices heard.
The company 's financial stability began to give way as it faced mounting debt and losses.
08
to put more effort into rowing
Example
Under immense pressure, his composure gave way, and he burst into tears.
Following the marathon, John gave way to exhaustion and collapsed at the finish line.
The electrical system in the house gave way during the storm, leaving us without power for days.
Przykład
Under immense pressure, his composure gave way, and he burst into tears.
Following the marathon, John gave way to exhaustion and collapsed at the finish line.
The electrical system in the house gave way during the storm, leaving us without power for days.
During the town hall meeting, the mayor gave way to the residents to voice their concerns about the new development project.
In a race, competitors may not give way easily, striving for victory.
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