The difference between Comply and Give way

When used as verbs, comply means to yield assent, whereas give way means to yield to persistent persuasion.


check bellow for the other definitions of Comply and Give way

  1. Comply as a verb:

    To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.

  2. Comply as a verb (archaic):

    To accomplish, to fulfil.

  3. Comply as a verb (archaic):

    To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.

  4. Comply as a verb (archaic):

    To enfold; to embrace.

  1. Give way as a verb:

    To yield to persistent persuasion.

    Examples:

    "The mother gave way to her crying child."

  2. Give way as a verb:

    To collapse or break under physical stresses.

    Examples:

    "After years of neglect, the rusty old bridge could give way at any time."

  3. Give way as a verb:

    To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.

    Examples:

    "Winter gave way to spring."

  4. Give way as a verb:

    To give precedence to other road users.

    Examples:

    "At the crossing, cars must give way to pedestrians."

  5. Give way as a verb:

    To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech.

  6. Give way as a verb (mostly, imperative, as command to the crew):

    To begin rowing.

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