caved

[US]/[keɪvd]/
[UK]/[keɪvd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of cave)To give way or collapse, especially under pressure.; To yield or give in to pressure or demands.; To retreat or hide in a cave.

Phrases & Collocations

caved in

caved out

caved under

caved way

caved walls

caved roof

caved deeply

caved slightly

caves caved

Example Sentences

the hikers caved in the side of the mountain while searching for a shortcut.

pressure from the board led the ceo to caved and accepted the merger.

the old mine caved in after heavy rainfall, blocking the entrance.

he caved to pressure from his parents and applied to law school.

the ground caved beneath their feet as they walked through the forest.

the ice caved in, sending the skaters scrambling for safety.

the rock face caved after years of erosion by the wind and rain.

she caved under questioning and confessed to stealing the money.

the tunnel caved in during the construction project, halting progress.

the snow caved in on the roof of the cabin, causing significant damage.

the company caved to customer demands and lowered the price.

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