cave in

/K EY1 V IH0 N/

noun

1
The act of something collapsing or caving in.
“We were warned away from the rickety old mine because of the danger of cave-ins.”
2
The location where something has caved in.
“We couldn't get past the cave in blocking the tunnel.”
3
The act of relenting.
“It was a cave in, but I let my child have a candy to shut her up.”

Synonyms

acquiescence consent sellout blockage collapse rockfall breakage collapse rockfall

verb

1
To collapse inward or downward.
“He caved-in the side of the barrel with a single well-placed kick.”
syn:break crush give way stave stave in
2
To relent; to grant approval against one's initial will.
“After he asked me a few times, I finally caved in and had a slice of cake.”
syn:acquiesce assent comply give in give up relinquish

Synonyms

acquiesce assent comply give in give up relinquish yield break crush give way

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