give way Antonyms

Meaning of give way

Wordnet

give way (v)

move in order to make room for someone for something

break down, literally or metaphorically

end resistance, as under pressure or force

stop operating or functioning

give way Sentence Examples

  1. The traffic signal turned amber, indicating that drivers should give way to oncoming vehicles.
  2. The pedestrian crossed the street as the car gave way to them.
  3. The merging car waited patiently for the other cars to give way.
  4. The cyclist gave way to the group of runners.
  5. The bus driver slowed down and gave way to the school children.
  6. The fire engine approached the intersection, and all other vehicles gave way.
  7. The horse and carriage gave way to the modern sedan.
  8. The smaller plane gave way to the larger one in the sky.
  9. The younger brother gave way to his older sister in the line.
  10. The team decided to give way to their opponents in the championship to foster sportsmanship.

FAQs About the word give way

move in order to make room for someone for something, break down, literally or metaphorically, end resistance, as under pressure or force, stop operating or fun

collapse, go, give out, give, melt, die, founder, shatter, buckle, crumble

rise, rise, swell, swell, inflate,inflate,

The traffic signal turned amber, indicating that drivers should give way to oncoming vehicles.

The pedestrian crossed the street as the car gave way to them.

The merging car waited patiently for the other cars to give way.

The cyclist gave way to the group of runners.