CEFR B2

cave in

phrasal verb

Meaning

To collapse or fall inward, especially of a roof, wall, or structure.

Examples

The old mine shaft began to cave in after years of neglect.
Heavy snowfall caused the roof of the abandoned barn to cave in.

Synonyms: collapse, give way, crumble, yield

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cave in (B2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /keɪv ɪn/

Definition

To collapse or fall inward, especially of a roof, wall, or structure.

Examples

The old mine shaft began to cave in after years of neglect.
Heavy snowfall caused the roof of the abandoned barn to cave in.
Rescuers feared the unstable ground might cave in, trapping the workers inside.

How to Use cave in

cave in to (demands/pressure) (prepositional phrase): To yield or surrender to something. — "The government refused to cave in to the terrorists' demands."

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