Grammar fix
cave in
surrender under pressure
To stop resisting because someone has put you under strong pressure.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
After weeks of protests, the council finally caved in to public pressure.
My parents usually stand firm, but they caved in when my younger brother kept asking for a phone.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The manager caved into their demands.
Say: The manager caved in to their demands.
The phrase is 'cave in to'; do not combine 'in' and 'to' into 'into'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Stop resisting and let others win
How complete a surrenderWithdraw oppositionCapitulate
back downStop insisting on your position after disagreement or pressure.give inFinally agree after resisting someone's requests or pressure.
cave inYou're here · Give way under pressure, often suggesting weakness or unwilling surrender.