give ground
To yield to a more powerful force, retreat

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give ground
to change your opinions or your demands in a discussion or argument so that it becomes easier to make an agreement.
The dispute is set to continue for some time as neither side seems willing to give ground.

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give ground
to move back or retreat from one's position; to stop opposing someone
We bargained hard but the other sales representatives refused to give ground.

Our boss refused to give ground on his plan to change the system of office management.

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give ground
v. phr. To go backward under attack; move back; retreat.
After fighting for a while the troops slowly began to give ground.
Although they were outnumbered by the enemy, the men refused to give ground.
Compare: DRAW BACK, DROP BACK, LOSE GROUND.
Antonym: HOLD ONE'S GROUND, STAND OFF, STAND ONE'S GROUND, STAND PAT, STAVE OFF.

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