Giving in
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈɪn/
Giving in (noun)
- The act of agreeing or doing what someone wants after you have tried not to.
- The act of stopping because you feel you cannot continue or win.
- 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.