Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caving-in
verb
/ˈkeɪvɪŋ ɪn/
Definition
The act of collapsing inward or giving way under pressure, often used in a physical or metaphorical sense.
Examples
- The roof was caving-in due to the heavy snow.
- After hearing the bad news, his spirit seemed to be caving in.
- The ground began caving in after the prolonged rainfall.
Meaning
Caving-in refers to the failure of structure or support that causes something to fall or collapse, typically due to stress or overwhelming force.
Synonyms
- collapsing
- falling
- giving way
- breaking down
