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CAVE IN

(noun, verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Cave In.

Cave In - as a noun

The sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subsidence15

Cave In - as a verb

Break down, literally or metaphorically

Example: "The wall collapsed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11collapse12fall infounder11give8give way
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
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Example Sentences

"The weight of the snow caused the roof to cave in."
"The old building will eventually cave in if it's not renovated."
"The pressure from the water caused the dam to cave in."
"The overloaded truck caused the weak bridge to cave in."
"The earthquake caused several buildings to cave in."
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