Cave In

Synonyms of cave in

• collapse
• crumble
• give way

Antonyms of cave in

• stand firm
• hold up
• remain stable

Collocations of cave in

roof

Frequency: 70 %

The heavy snow caused the roof to cave in.

wall

Frequency: 60 %

The old building's wall started to cave in due to neglect.

floor

Frequency: 55 %

The weight of the heavy machinery caused the floor to cave in.

ceiling

Frequency: 50 %

The earthquake caused the ceiling to cave in, injuring several people.

tunnel

Frequency: 45 %

The collapse caused the tunnel to cave in, trapping the miners inside.

Idiomatic Expressions for cave in

• Phrase: cave in to pressure
  Meaning: to yield or give in to demands or persuasion
  Usage: Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually caved in to pressure and agreed to the terms.