To give in
Example: They give in under pressure
Definition
"To give in" means to reluctantly agree or yield to someone else's demands, requests, or pressure after initially resisting. It implies surrendering or conceding in a situation where opposition or refusal was previously maintained.
Etymology
The phrase "to give in" originates from the combination of the verb "give," meaning to present or yield, and the preposition "in," which here implies submission or entry into agreement. It has been used in English since at least the 16th century to describe yielding or surrendering under pressure.
