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Definition cave in American English

cave verb

verb
/keɪv/
1

to give in under pressure

Example

He caved to pressure and voted in favour of the bill.

Example

I finally caved and bought a new TV.

2

if a roof or wall caves in, it falls down or inward

Example

I heard a huge bang and thought the whole house was going to cave in.

Synonyms and related words
collapse fall down subside
3

to suddenly stop opposing something, especially because people have persuaded you

Example

She finally caved in and gave the press the interview they wanted.

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
Definition cave in American English