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to cave in
[phrase form: cave]
01
to finally agree to something, even if one were against it at first
Examples
After hours of debate, they caved in and accepted the proposal.
She did n't want to cave in to peer pressure, but it became challenging.
02
to collapse toward the center
Examples
The roof caved in during the heavy rainstorm.
We had to evacuate the building when the ceiling suddenly caved in.
Cave in
01
the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
