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succumb to obstacles
[səˈkəm tu ˈɑbstəklz]
verb phrase
sucumbir aos obstáculos
1.
to give in or yield to difficulties; to be overcome by challenges or barriers
Despite his efforts, he eventually succumbed to the obstacles in his path.
Apesar de seus esforços, ele eventualmente sucumbiu aos obstáculos em seu caminho.
2.
to fail or collapse under pressure or adversity
Many businesses succumbed to obstacles during the economic crisis.
Muitos negócios sucumbiram aos obstáculos durante a crise econômica.
NYC Slang
throw in the towel on obstacles
Synonyms
give in to obstacles
yield to difficulties
be defeated by challenges
surrender to adversity
cave in to barriers
Antonyms
overcome obstacles
conquer difficulties
persevere through challenges
triumph over adversity
surmount barriers
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
sucumbir aos obstáculos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sucumbir aos obstáculos
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sucumbir aos obstáculos
Colloquially may use 'ceder aos obstáculos'
Portugal
sucumbir aos obstáculos
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit a wall
bite the dust
throw in the towel
go down swinging
take a beating
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