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Phrasal Verb - giving in to

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

to finally yield or surrender to someone or something, often after a long resistance or struggle; to admit defeat or agree to do something.

Examples

No.Example
1Despite her initial reluctance, she eventually gave in to her friend's persuasions and went to the party.
2The rebel leader urged his troops to give in to the government's demands for peace.
3I can't keep resisting this craving for chocolate any longer - I'm going to have to give in to it.
4He refused to give in to the bully's demands and stood up for himself.
5The city council voted to give in to the developer's demands for a larger project.
6After months of unemployment, she was forced to give in to her family's pressure and take a job she didn't want.
7The negotiators reached a compromise, and both sides gave in to each other's demands.
8The prisoner of war gave in to his captors' questions, revealing vital military information.
9Despite her best efforts to resist the temptation, she couldn't give in to the siren call of the dessert table.
10The victim's family urged him to give in to the police and confess to the crime, but he maintained his innocence.

Phrasal Verb - giving over

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To stop resisting or surrendering control to someone or something.
  2. To yield or hand something over to someone else.
  3. To become tired or exhausted, especially after a prolonged effort.

Examples

No.Example
1I've had enough, I'm giving over to my sister to take care of the children.
2The manager gave over the project to the new team leader.
3I've been working on this report for hours, I'm giving over now.
4The detective gave over the case to his assistant.
5I can't take it anymore, I'm giving over to the police.
6After a long hike, we were all giving over.
7The teacher gave over the class to the substitute.
8The patient finally gave over to the doctor's care.
9The city gave over control of the airport to a private company.
10The farmer gave over his land to the government for a highway project.