cave in

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in

Meanings

1

Yield under pressure

Why “in”? Something goes into a system after it was held back, like a form, a story, or pressure.

Management caved in to the union's demands.
Management gave in under pressure and accepted the union's demands.
The landlord caved in after weeks of complaints.
The landlord gave in under pressure after weeks of complaints.

Don't confuse with

cave incave under

Cave in means yield under pressure. Cave under means collapse beneath weight or pressure.

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