Deverbal fromcave in.

cave-in (pluralcave-ins)

1. The act of somethingcollapsing or caving in.

   Synonyms:breakage,collapse,rockfall

   We were warned away from the rickety old mine because of the danger ofcave-ins.

2. The location where something has caved in.

   Synonyms:blockage,collapse,rockfall

   We couldn't get past thecave-in blocking the tunnel.

3. (idiomatic) The act ofrelenting.

   Synonyms:acquiescence,consent,sellout

   It was acave-in, but I let my child have a candy to shut her up.

cave-in

1. Misspelling ofcave in.

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