give way to

1. see give way, def. 4 and 5.

Example Sentences

Four weeks later, the magazine showered the president-elect with praise: “Clinton’s willingness to move beyond some of the old-time Democratic religion is auspicious. He has spoken eloquently of the need to redefine liberalism: the language of entitlements and rights and special-interest demands, he says, must give way to talk of responsibilities and duties.”

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Hillsides give way to landslides.

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As his sorrow turns to a thirst for justice—and vengeance—the performance becomes as moving as it is agonizing, as we watch a man of hope and loving spirit give way to his baser instincts.

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“I suspect that Friday’s deterioration caused some further waning in breadth and momentum that likely will give way to a Fall selloff.”

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“I suspect that Friday’s deterioration caused some further waning in breadth and momentum that likely will give way to a Fall selloff.”

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