give in

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give in (third-person singular simple present gives in, present participle giving in, simple past gave in, past participle given in)

1. To collapse or fall.

   Synonyms: cave in, give way

   Coordinate term: break down

   The roof gave in under the weight of the snow.

2. (idiomatic) To relent, yield, surrender or admit defeat.

   Synonym: give up

   Coordinate term: break down

   I finally gave in and let him stay up to watch TV.

   OK, I don't know the answer. I give in.

   Try not to give in to temptation.

3. (boxing, of a pugilist) To droop the head.