1. plural of cave; natural underground chambers or hollows in rock

1. third person singular present of cave; collapses inward or gives way under pressure
2. third person singular present of cave; surrenders or gives in to pressure or demands
Usage: informal

Examples

• The limestone caves attracted thousands of tourists each year.
• Bats often roost in dark caves during the day.
• The roof caves in when too much snow accumulates.
• The old mine shaft caves easily without proper support.
• He always caves to peer pressure.
• The company caves to customer complaints too quickly.
• Ancient people lived in caves for protection from weather.