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give way
verb
To yield to persistent persuasion.
"The mother gave way to her crying child."
To collapse or break under physical stresses.
"After years of neglect, the rusty old bridge could give way at any time."
To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.
"Winter gave way to spring."
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