Give in
phrasal verb
To finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing or resisting for a period of time.
After a lot of persuasion, he finally gave in to buying a new car.
Often appears as...
- gave in to temptation
- give in to demands
phrasal verb
To stop competing or arguing and admit that you cannot win or succeed.
I was so tired that I had to give in during the final lap of the race.
Often appears as...
- give in to fatigue
- give in to pain
phrasal verb
To provide or submit something required.
Please remember to give in your assignment by Friday.
Often appears as...
- give in a report
- give in a homework assignment
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing or resisting for a period of time.
After a lot of persuasion, he finally gave in to buying a new car.
Often appears as...
- gave in to temptation
- give in to demands
phrasal verb
To stop competing or arguing and admit that you cannot win or succeed.
I was so tired that I had to give in during the final lap of the race.
Often appears as...
- give in to fatigue
- give in to pain
phrasal verb
To provide or submit something required.
Please remember to give in your assignment by Friday.
Often appears as...
- give in a report
- give in a homework assignment
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Shift
Shows a change from resistance to acceptance, often after persistent persuasion.
He gave in and attended the family reunion, despite his initial reluctance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sudden
The process of 'giving in' usually involves a gradual decision, not a spontaneous one.
The board members took weeks to give in to the investment proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Often used when someone has less power or gives up some control to another's demands.
The employees gave in to the new policy after management threatened cutbacks.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Shift
Shows a change from resistance to acceptance, often after persistent persuasion.
He gave in and attended the family reunion, despite his initial reluctance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sudden
The process of 'giving in' usually involves a gradual decision, not a spontaneous one.
The board members took weeks to give in to the investment proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Often used when someone has less power or gives up some control to another's demands.
The employees gave in to the new policy after management threatened cutbacks.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Shift
Shows a change from resistance to acceptance, often after persistent persuasion.
He gave in and attended the family reunion, despite his initial reluctance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sudden
The process of 'giving in' usually involves a gradual decision, not a spontaneous one.
The board members took weeks to give in to the investment proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Often used when someone has less power or gives up some control to another's demands.
The employees gave in to the new policy after management threatened cutbacks.
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