English / phrasal verb
cave in
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To collapse inward; or to surrender and yield under persistent pressure
In context
01
Despite immense political pressure, the principled judge steadfastly refused to cave in.
02
The neglected wooden ceiling began to cave in after days of unceasing torrential rain.
Synonyms
Surrender,yield,collapse
Antonyms
Resist,withstand,hold firm
Collocations
Cave in to pressure,cave in to demands,roof caved in