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cave in meaning and definition

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CAVE IN noun

Definition of cave in (noun)

  1. the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it

CAVE IN verb

Definition of cave in (verb)

  1. break down, literally or metaphorically
    • "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
    • synonyms: break, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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