cave-in

(kāvin′)

noun

  1. an act or instance of caving in
  2. a place where the ground, a mine, etc. has caved in

See cave-in in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. A collapse, as of a tunnel or structure.
    b. A place where a cave-in has occurred.
  2. An act or instance of ceasing opposition or resistance: The vote was seen as a cave-in to the demands of the administration.

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