Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

buckle-under

verb

/ˈbʌkəl ˈʌndər/

Definition

To submit to pressure or yield to demands; to give in.

Examples

After months of intense training, he finally buckled under the pressure and took a break.
She refused to buckle under despite the tough circumstances.
Many students buckle under the weight of academic expectations.

Meaning

Buckle under means to become weak or to surrender when faced with pressure or stress. It often suggests a situation where someone can no longer handle the weight of demands placed upon them.