cave-in

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.”

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