ceder; dar lugar; ruir
1. to collapse or break under pressure or weight
The old bridge gave way under the heavy traffic.
A velha ponte cedeu sob o trânsito pesado.
2. to yield or surrender to someone or something
She gave way to her emotions and started crying.
Ela cedeu às suas emoções e começou a chorar.
3. to move aside to allow someone or something to pass (British traffic rule)
You must give way to vehicles coming from the right at this intersection.
Você deve ceder passagem aos veículos que vêm da direita neste cruzamento.
4. to be replaced by something else; to make room for
The old buildings gave way to modern skyscrapers.
Os edifícios antigos deram lugar a arranha-céus modernos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
give way to tears - render-se às lágrimas
give way to temptation - ceder à tentação
the floor gave way - o chão cedeu
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