verb

nachgeben

give in

Bei Druck oder Streit nicht weiter dagegenhalten, sondern ein wenig zurückweichen oder zustimmen.

The German word "nachgeben" is a separable verb composed of:

nach (after, towards, or following)
geben (to give)

Meaning:
"Nachgeben" means "to yield," "to give in," or "to relent." It describes the action of conceding in a dispute, softening one's position, or allowing pressure/force to overcome resistance.

Similar words:

nachgeben vs. nachgeben: (used here for completeness, but generally the same)
nachgeben vs. einlenken (to relent, to give in)
nachgeben vs. nachgeben (rare in another context, mostly same meaning)
nachgeben vs. nachgeben

Note: The similar verbs are often used interchangeably, but "einlenken" often implies a willingness to compromise after negotiation, whereas "nachgeben" can simply mean yielding or succumbing without struggle.

Differences:

Nachgeben: Often implies weakening resistance or conceding, sometimes reluctantly.
Einlenken: Emphasizes reaching a compromise or making concessions consciously.
Aufgeben (to give up): Implies quitting entirely rather than yielding.

Summary:
"Nachgeben" = to yield or give in, especially under pressure or insistence.