Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-way-to
Phrasal Verb
/ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
Definition
To allow something to take precedence or priority over something else; to yield or defer to another.
Examples
- During the presentation, the speaker had to give way to new data that contradicted her original findings.
- As time passed, old traditions began to give way to modern practices.
- The loud music gave way to a soothing melody as the band transitioned to a quieter song.
Meaning
The phrase ‘give way to’ describes a situation where one thing is replaced or overcome by another, often implying a concession or surrender.
Synonyms
- yield to
- succumb to
- cede to
- defer to
