give way to something

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

▪ I. give way to sth idiom
1. to allow yourself to be very strongly affected by sth, especially an emotion
•Flinging herself on the bed, she gave way to helpless misery.
2. to be replaced by sth
•The storm gave way to bright sunshine.
•As he drew nearer, his anxiety gave way to relief.
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▪ II. give ˈway (to sb/sth) idiom
1. to stop resisting sb/sth; to agree to do sth that you do not want to do
•He refused to give way on any of the points.
2. (BrE)to allow sb/sth to be or go first
•Give way to traffic already on the roundabout.
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