einlenken
yield
The German word "einlenken" is a verb that means "to give in" or "to yield". It is derived from the prefix "ein" and the verb "lenken" which means "to steer" or "to guide". "Einlenken" can also mean "to compromise" or "to change one's mind". Similar words in German include "nachgeben" (to give in), "kompromissbereit sein" (to be willing to compromise), and "umdenken" (to change one's thinking).
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Examples
Er wird bald einlenken.verb
He will yield soon.
Er musste auf die Kritik hin einlenken.verb
He had to yield to the criticism.
Die Politiker lenkten im letzten Moment ein.verb
The politicians yielded at the last moment.
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