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Meaning of cave-in

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cave-in

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of something collapsing or caving in.

    Example: We were warned away from the rickety old mine because of the danger of cave-ins.

  2. The location where something has caved in.

    Example: We couldn't get past the cave in blocking the tunnel.

  3. The act of relenting.

    Example: It was a cave in, but I let my child have a candy to shut her up.