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What does give way mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word give way? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To yield to persistent persuasion.
  2. To collapse or break under physical stresses.
  3. To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.
  4. To give precedence to other road users.
  5. To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech.
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As we waited, annoyed discontent began to give way to barely controllable rage.
The company resisted as far as it could, but was forced to give way under the joint pressure of the workers and the government.
But once the upper floors began to give way, terrible force was set in motion.
The river was wide at this point of crossing, and the ice could easily give way.
Unfortunately, as old houses and small lanes give way to skyscrapers, ancient trees have been chopped down.
This nettles her at first and gradually the anger and irritation give way to a secret longing for him to look at her.

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