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Give way Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈweɪ
GIV WAY
ɡˈɪv/ /wˈeɪ
giv WAY

التعريف

To allow someone or something to go ahead, to yield; also, to collapse or break under pressure. Used for traffic, emotional, or physical situations.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Give way' is often used in formal or semi-formal English, especially in traffic ('give way sign'), discussions, or when something breaks. In British English, it's the standard road term for 'yield.' Can mean both to allow passage and to collapse physically or mentally. Not the same as 'give up,' which means to stop trying.

جمل نموذجية

You must give way to pedestrians at the crosswalk.

basic

The old bridge finally gave way after the heavy rain.

basic

He refused to give way during the argument.

basic

If you see a 'give way' sign, slow down and let other cars go first.

natural

Under pressure, even the strongest will sometimes give way.

natural

The door looked sturdy, but with enough force it could give way.

natural