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give in
to yield or surrender
In more detail
1. (verb) to stop fighting or resisting; to surrender or admit defeat
2. (verb) to yield to pressure or persuasion; to agree to something you didn't want to do
3. (verb) to submit something officially, such as a form or homework
Examples
- 1. After hours of negotiation, the rebels finally gave in.
- 2. She didn't want to go to the party, but she gave in to her friends' requests.
- 3. Students must give in their assignments by Friday.
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