give in
To stop fighting or arguing and let the other person win, or to hand in a piece of work.
Meanings
To stop resisting pressure, persuasion, or demands and accept what someone else wants.
"The children kept asking for ice cream until their mother finally gave in."
"We shall never give in."
— Winston Churchill, 'We Shall Fight on the Beaches' speech, 1940 (paraphrase of key phrase)
To hand or submit something, such as homework, an application, or a form, to someone in authority.
"Please give in your essays by Friday afternoon."
The 'yield to pressure' sense is very common in everyday English. The 'submit' sense (e.g., 'give in your homework') is more common in British English; American English tends to prefer 'hand in' or 'turn in.' Both senses are important for B1+ learners.
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