give way

US /ɡɪv weɪ/
UK /ɡɪv weɪ/
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1.

to break or fall down; to collapse

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The old bridge might give way under the heavy load.
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His knees began to give way after the long run.
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collapsecrumblefall apartbreak downgive in
2.

to yield or submit to something or someone

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He refused to give way to their demands.
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Eventually, she had to give way to the pressure.
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yieldsubmitsurrenderconcedeacquiesce
3.

to allow other traffic to go before you, especially at a junction

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Remember to give way to traffic from the right.
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The sign indicates that you must give way.
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yieldcededefer
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wayno wayby way ofin a wayby the waybe on the way togive