Break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
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stop operating or functioning; "The engine finally went"; "The car died on the road"; "The bus we travelled in broke down on the way to town"; "The coffee maker broke"; "The engine failed on the way to town"; "her eyesight went after the accident"
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end resistance, especially under pressure or force; "The door yielded to repeated blows with a battering ram"
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move in order to make room for someone for something; "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,'' he told the crowd"
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break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
Usage Examples
Even at the United Nations, where legend has it that the building was designed so that there could be no corner offices, the expanse of glass in individual offices is said to be a dead giveaway as to rank. Five windows are excellent, one window not so great.
Duty is the great business of a sea officer all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.
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Other Usage ExamplesMen naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.
I will indulge my sorrows, and give way to all the pangs and fury of despair.