give way to sth
(also make way for sth) UKDefinition
C2 to be replaced by something, especially because it is better, cheaper, easier, etc.: In some areas, modern intensive farming is giving way to the re-introduction of traditional methods.Replacing and exchanging
(Definition of give way to sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- alternatively adverb
- bargain sth away phrasal verb
- behalf noun
- change over phrasal verb
- compensation noun (EXCHANGE)
- countermand verb
- delegate noun
- pre-empt verb
- proxy noun
- refill noun
- refill verb
- renew verb (MAKE NEW)
- represent verb (ACT FOR)
- spare noun
- substitute noun
- succession noun
- supersede verb
- supplant verb
- swap noun
- swap verb
Topic:
Replacing and exchanging
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