Meanings (ES + gloss)
dar el brazo a torcer
To yield to persistent persuasion.
The mother gave way to her crying child.
Whether in consequence of this or not, the Liverpool company eventually gave way, and proceeded to build its portion of the work with some ill grace.
ceder • colapsar[se] • hundirse • romperse
To collapse or break under physical stresses.
After years of neglect, the rusty old bridge could give way at any time.
During the day conditions worsened quickly—for example, a 2-6-0 on the Uckfield line suddenly encountered flood water high enough to enter its ashpan and extinguish its fire—until…
ceder el paso
To give precedence to other road users.
At the crossing, cars must give way to pedestrians.
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