give in
phrasal verbgive in (to somebody/something)
- to admit that you have been defeated by somebody/something
- The rebels were forced to give in.
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- to agree to do something that you do not want to do
- The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands.
give something in (to somebody) (British English)
(also hand something in (to somebody) British English, North American English)
- to hand over something to somebody in authority
- Please give your work in before Monday.