giving way

present participle and gerund of give way

To yield to persistent persuasion.
To collapse or break under physical stresses.
To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.
To give precedence to other road users.
To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech.
To allow the expression of (a pent-up emotion, grief, etc.).
(imperative) To begin rowing.