Analysis Complete

cave in

/ cave in /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
Type of:
collapse
Derived:
subside collapse fall in give give way
verb Sense 2
break down, literally or metaphorically
"The wall collapsed"
"The business collapsed"
"The dam broke"
"The roof collapsed"
"The wall gave in"
"The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
Type of:
change
Kinds of:
implode go off buckle crumple flop
Derived:
subsidence crash collapse
Verb group:
abandon give up collapse burst
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
Semantic Complexity
39%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
19
Times Searched
3
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collapse change implode go off buckle crumple flop