give way JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɡɪv ˈweɪ/ · giv ˈwey
verb
- To yield to persistent persuasion or pressure. The mother gave way to her crying child.
- To collapse or break under physical stresses or strain. After years of neglect, the rusty old bridge could give way at any time.
- To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by, often in a seasonal or temporal sense. Winter gave way to spring.
noun
- A situation in which one thing yields to another, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. The collapse of the bridge was a classic example of a structure giving way to gravity.
Did you know? The phrase 'give way' has been used in various contexts, including nautical and military terminology, to indicate a yielding or surrendering of control or position.