English-Spanish translations for give way

• ceder el paso
• dar el brazo a torcer

Definition of give way

• To yield to persistent persuasion
• To collapse or break under physical stresses
• To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by
• To give precedence to other road users
• To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech

Examples

• The mother gave way to her crying child.
• After years of neglect, the rusty old bridge could give way at any time.
• Winter gave way to spring.
• At the crossing, cars must give way to pedestrians.

Related words

• make way