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 When night gives way to day, the sun continues to rise and the sport goes on. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Traditional distinctions of marketing-qualified leads versus sales-qualified leads give way to measures of pipeline quality, conversion, and customer lifetime value. — Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026 Before long, those casual first impressions gave way to deep friendship. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 There does not seem to be much of substance beyond the dance floor, and even there the rush of movement often gives way to a spiritual desolation. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give way

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give way

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