Giving in

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈɪn/

Giving in (noun)

  1. The act of agreeing or doing what someone wants after you have tried not to.
  2. The act of stopping because you feel you cannot continue or win.
  3. The act of becoming less firm and accepting a request because of strong pressure.

Examples

  • Giving in can happen when you feel tired of arguing.
  • She avoided giving in by taking a break first.