Cave in
/keɪv ɪn /B2
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1. To collapse or fall inward, typically due to structural failure or pressure from above.
- The roof of the old barn caved in after the heavy snowfall.
- During the earthquake, several buildings in the city caved in, causing widespread destruction.
2. To succumb to pressure or give in, often related to persuasive arguments or emotional appeals.
- After hours of negotiation, she finally caved in and agreed to the terms.
- He managed to resist for a while, but eventually he caved in to their demands.
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