Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To stop resisting pressure or a demand and finally yield.
Natural examples
Nach langem Streit gab er schließlich der Bitte nach.
After a long argument, he finally gave in to the request.
Das Holz gibt unter starkem Druck etwas nach.
The wood yields slightly under strong pressure.
Die Firma gab den Forderungen der Beschäftigten nach.
The company yielded to the employees' demands.
Usage note
Separable strong verb, commonly followed by dative. It can also mean a material bends under pressure.
Mini-lesson: nachgeben
To stop resisting pressure or a demand and finally yield. Separable strong verb, commonly followed by dative. It can also mean a material bends under pressure.
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