give in
Britishverb
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(intr) to yield; admit defeat
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(tr) to submit or deliver (a document)
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Hand in, submit, as in She gave in her report today . [Early 1600s]
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Relent, cease opposition, yield, as in I'll give in on this point , or You can have the car—I give in to your arguments . [Early 1600s]
Example Sentences
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But the feds had enough to get Live Nation to give in on some important fronts, even on matters outside the scope of the trial.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
Soon after, he announced a "framework for a future deal" around the US and Greenland, after Denmark and Nato allies made it clear that they would not give in to his calls to relinquish sovereignty.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
"The answer must be a clear no, and we will not give in," Sanchez said.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
The stately “Plastic Cigarette” is a sharp study of two characters who give in to destructive impulses and imagine a better life together but aren’t quite sure how to get there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
Dad taught me it’s okay to give in to your emotions, but you should fight your way out of the bad ones, too.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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