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Definition give in in British English

give in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to stop competing or arguing and accept that you cannot win

Example

The champion refused to give in and went on to win the set.

Example

The government has said all along that it will never give in to terrorist threats.

2

to give something, especially a piece of work, to someone in authority who is expecting it

Example

She came to the class with a piece of work she should have given in last week.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
3

if you give in to something, you can no longer control the feeling of wanting it

Example

She had to struggle not to give in to a desire to laugh.

Synonyms and related words
give up swear off grow out of
Definition give in in British English