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Idiom: Give In

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To collapse or fall.

Example: "The roof gave in under the weight of the snow."

To relent, yield, surrender or admit defeat.

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

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

Example: "Try not to give in to temptation."

To droop the head.

Example Sentences

1
After hours of negotiation, the company finally decided to give in to the demands of the striking workers.
2
The government refused to give in to the terrorist's threats.
3
She was determined to win the argument and wasn't willing to give in easily.
4
The stubborn child refused to give in and do his homework.
5
The opposition party urged the president not to give in to pressure from foreign countries.

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