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Definition of give in phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

give in

phrasal verb
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give in (to somebody/something)
  1. to admit that you have been defeated by somebody/something
    • The rebels were forced to give in.
  2. to agree to do something that you do not want to do
    • The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands.
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give something in (to somebody) (British English)
(also hand something in (to somebody) British English, North American English)
  1. to hand over something to somebody in authority
    • Please give your work in before Monday.
See give in in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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