GIVE WAY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

give way

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Definition of give way

as in collapse

to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure That old chair is going to give way soon.

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as in withdraw

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground.

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Recent Examples of give way The ground then gave way, sending him around 120 feet down into the creek. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Golden hour is one of the best times to be outside and enjoying the evening sun; the lighting during golden hour is unlike any other time of day and gives way to a fleeting warmth that’s both romantic and somewhat nostalgic. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 And one week later, when all Cousins did was watch from the sideline while Mendoza started and then gave way to third-stringer Aidan O'Connell in the second half, Kubiak's changing course? — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 From Emmy-winning director Greg Whiteley, Season 4 will follow the 2026-27 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders team as highly competitive auditions give way to training camp and a full NFL season. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give way

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give ground

Phrase

The party working against the tighter clock is the one who will give ground first.

— Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Why would Sanders’ movement look at those facts, then give ground in Maine?

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2026