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Definition cave in British English

cave verb

verb
/keɪv/
1

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

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
collapse fall down fall over
2

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 British English