give way

Definition och Betydelse av "give way"

to give way

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

Idiom

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

Collocation

to break down under physical or metaphorical pressure

Idiom

to fail to perform or function as expected

Idiom

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

Idiom

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

Idiom

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

to put more effort into rowing

Exempel

The heavy rain let up after a few hours, giving way to sunny skies.

In a roundabout, vehicles must give way to those already inside.

As they neared the buoy, the coach shouted for the crew to give way, prompting them to increase their stroke rate.

The popularity of the trend has ebbed over the past few months, giving way to new interests.

Vinyl records initially gave way to cassette tapes and later to digital music formats like CDs and MP3s.

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