Definition & Meaning of "[give] way"

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

to break down under physical or metaphorical pressure

to fail to perform or function as expected

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

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

to put more effort into rowing