cave in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
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.”
“The landlord caved in after weeks of complaints.”
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Cave in means yield under pressure. Cave under means collapse beneath weight or pressure.
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cave under
A contrast learners often mix up
Collapse beneath weight or pressure
give in
Same in pattern: submission
Stop resisting and accept defeat or pressure; Hand in completed work to a teacher or boss; Let a temptation or feeling overcome your self-control
hand in
Same in pattern: submission
Submit something formally to a person or office; Return found property to authorities
send in
Same in pattern: submission
Submit something formally by post or email
take in
Same in pattern: submission
Understand and absorb information; Deceive or cheat; Alter clothing to make smaller
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