Phrasal verb
give in
Meanings
To stop opposing someone or something and agree or accept.
To surrender or yield because you cannot continue resisting.
To stop resisting a desire or temptation and do what you wanted to avoid.
Definition
To give in means to stop resisting and agree, often because of pressure or fatigue.
If you give in, you finally agree to something after refusing or resisting for some time. People often give in because they feel tired, pressured, or want to end an argument. It can also mean surrendering to an urge or temptation.
Examples
- I didn’t want to go out, but I gave in after my friends kept calling.
- You should take a break instead of giving in to frustration.
- He finally gave in and apologized to his sister.
- She refused at first, then gave in when she saw how important it was to her team.
- They didn’t give in, even when the crowd got louder.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "give in" (stop resisting) with "give up" (stop trying entirely).
More phrasal verbs
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- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.