Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪv ˈɪn] (IPA) 
The phrase "give in" means to submit or surrender to something. The spelling of this phrase follows the general pattern of English phonetics. The first word, "give," is pronounced as /ɡɪv/, with a hard "g" sound at the beginning and a short "i" sound in the middle. The second word, "in," is pronounced as /ɪn/, with a short "i" sound followed by a soft "n" sound. Together, "give in" is pronounced as /ˈɡɪv ɪn/.
Give in (phrasal verb):
1. To yield or surrender to someone or something, especially after prolonged resistance or reluctance.
2. To submit or acquiesce to a demand, request, or pressure, usually against one's will or better judgment.
3. To relent or concede in an argument, disagreement, or conflict, often due to exhaustion, frustration, or a realization that further resistance is futile.
4. To admit defeat or accept that one's efforts, desires, or expectations have failed to achieve the desired outcome.
5. To succumb to temptation, weakness, or adversity, often resulting in the abandonment of principles, self-control, or previous intentions.
6. To give way or collapse physically or emotionally under strain, pressure, or stress.
7. To adhere or conform to a set of rules, compliances, or expectations.
8. To grant or provide permission, approval, or consent.
9. In sports or competitions, to withdraw from a contest or concede victory to an opponent.
Example usages:
1. Despite their resilience, the soldiers finally gave in to the enemy's relentless onslaught.
2. Under intense interrogation, the suspect eventually gave in and divulged crucial information.
3. She vowed never to give in to the demands of her manipulative boss, but the constant harassment took its toll on her determination.
4. After countless negotiations, the union decided to give in to the company's demands to avoid a prolonged strike.
5. Frustrated, she finally gave in and bought the expensive dress she had been eyeing for months.
6. The heavy snow caused the roof to give in, collapsing the entire structure.
7. Despite his independent spirit, he had to give in and follow the strict regulations of the institution.
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The phrase "give in" originates from the combination of the verb "give" and the preposition "in".
The word "give" has its roots in the Old English word "giefan", which means "to bestow, grant, or deliver". It can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic word "gebanan" and the Proto-Indo-European word "ghabh". Over time, "give" has evolved in meaning and usage to represent actions like presenting, transferring ownership, yielding, or surrendering.
The preposition "in" comes from the Old English word "inn", which means "inside, within, or into". It has cognates in several Germanic languages, such as German "in" and Dutch "in".
When combined, the phrase "give in" indicates the act of yielding, surrendering, or submitting to someone or something.
