How to Pronounce "give in to"
expression
GIV-IN-too, GIV-IN-tuh, GIV-IN-tih
giv-IN-too
Definition
To stop resisting and let someone or something have control; to allow a feeling, temptation, or pressure to influence you even if you originally tried to resist.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɪn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-IN-too, GIV-IN-tuh, GIV-IN-tih
UK
giv-IN-too
Listen in Context
He didn't want to give in to the pressure from his friends.
Sometimes we give in to fear when we should be brave.
Don't give in to temptation when you're on a diet.
After hours of negotiation, the company finally gave in to the workers' demands.