give way

/ɡˈɪv wˈeɪ/

to give way

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: give]

to cease fighting something or someone

synonyms : yield

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

synonyms : ease up

break down, literally or metaphorically

synonyms : break

stop operating or functioning

synonyms : break

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

Examples

1. Then other parts of the line give way.

2. Openness gave way to depression.

3. The simple shapes and starkness kind of give way to this really angular electronic beauty.

4. The sticky exterior gives way to a jelly-like interior.