Cave in

phrasal verb

When something falls down or collapses, often because of weakness or pressure.

The roof of the tunnel did cave in.
Visual representation of "cave in" - When something falls down or collapses, often because of weakness or pressure.
phrasal verb

To suddenly stop arguing or resisting, especially when people are trying to persuade you to do something.

I finally caved in and agreed to their demands.
Visual representation of "cave in" - To suddenly stop arguing or resisting, especially when people are trying to persuade you to do something.

Often appears as...

  • cave in to pressure
  • cave in to demands
phrasal verb

To suddenly lose strength or control of your emotions.

She managed to hold back her tears for a while, but then she caved in.
Visual representation of "cave in" - To suddenly lose strength or control of your emotions.
phrasal verb

When something falls down or collapses, often because of weakness or pressure.

The roof of the tunnel did cave in.
Visual representation of "cave in" - When something falls down or collapses, often because of weakness or pressure.
phrasal verb

To suddenly stop arguing or resisting, especially when people are trying to persuade you to do something.

I finally caved in and agreed to their demands.
Visual representation of "cave in" - To suddenly stop arguing or resisting, especially when people are trying to persuade you to do something.

Often appears as...

  • cave in to pressure
  • cave in to demands
phrasal verb

To suddenly lose strength or control of your emotions.

She managed to hold back her tears for a while, but then she caved in.
Visual representation of "cave in" - To suddenly lose strength or control of your emotions.
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Physical Weakness

Used when structures or materials fail due to a lack of strength or integrity.

Illustration for Physical Weakness
The old shed's walls might cave in with the next storm.
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External Pressure

Occurs due to outside forces, like weather or additional weight.

Illustration for External Pressure
The heavy snowfall made the roof cave in.
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Suddenness

Highlights the abrupt nature of the collapse, often without warning.

Illustration for Suddenness
During the quake, the ceiling caved in.
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Physical Weakness

Used when structures or materials fail due to a lack of strength or integrity.

Illustration for Physical Weakness
The old shed's walls might cave in with the next storm.
LampPro Tip 2/3

External Pressure

Occurs due to outside forces, like weather or additional weight.

Illustration for External Pressure
The heavy snowfall made the roof cave in.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Suddenness

Highlights the abrupt nature of the collapse, often without warning.

Illustration for Suddenness
During the quake, the ceiling caved in.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Weakness

Used when structures or materials fail due to a lack of strength or integrity.

Illustration for Physical Weakness
The old shed's walls might cave in with the next storm.
LampPro Tip 2/3

External Pressure

Occurs due to outside forces, like weather or additional weight.

Illustration for External Pressure
The heavy snowfall made the roof cave in.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Suddenness

Highlights the abrupt nature of the collapse, often without warning.

Illustration for Suddenness
During the quake, the ceiling caved in.
Visual representation of the word "Cave in"

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