| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
give in [ɡɪv ɪn] | to stop resisting, to surrender |
Other meanings
- to reluctantly agree or yield to pressure
- to hand something in (less common in AmE, more in BrE)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "give in"
- After hours of arguing, she finally gave in.
- He kept asking, and I eventually gave in.
- I had to give in my resignation letter.
Features of Using "give in"
“Give in” often means emotional or willful surrender - a person gives in, even if he or she has resisted. In British English, it can also be used to mean “to surrender documents” (e.g., an essay, an application). Often used in relationships, negotiations, and in everyday speech to express giving in.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb give
give back
return something to its owner
give up
to stop trying or quit doing something
give away
to donate something for free
give out
to distribute something to people
give off
to emit (a smell, light, heat, gas, etc.)
give into
to yield or surrender to something
give way
to yield or collapse
give over
to stop (doing something)
give onto
to open onto (a space, street, view, etc.)
give forth
to emit (a sound, smell, light, etc.)
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