give

Noun

give noun

1. The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilence.“There is no give in his dogmatic religious beliefs.”

give noun

1. A shackle or fetter, especially for the leg.

Verb

give verb

1. (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
2. (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).“I give it a 95% chance of success.”
3. To yield slightly when a force is applied.
4. To collapse under pressure or force.“One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.”