give way

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To yield to persistent persuasion.
  2. To collapse or break under physical stresses.
  3. To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.
  4. To give precedence to other road users.
  5. To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech.
  6. To allow the expression of (a pent-up emotion, grief, etc.).
  7. To begin rowing.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-give way.wav

Word forms

give way gives way giving way gave way given way

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