Give way

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo yield to persistent persuasion.

"The mother gave way to her crying child."

2.VerbTo collapse or break under physical stresses.

"After years of neglect, the rusty old bridge could give way at any time."

3.VerbTo be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.

"Winter gave way to spring."

4.VerbTo give precedence to other road users.

"At the crossing, cars must give way to pedestrians."

5.VerbTo allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech.

""Yes, I will give way.""

6.VerbTo allow the expression of (a pent-up emotion, grief, etc.).

7.VerbTo begin rowing.

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