to give in / turn in
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to give in
In a dispute or negotiation, to yield and give up one's original, rigid position in order to make an agreement possible.
Nach langer Diskussion lenkte die Opposition schließlich ein und stimmte dem Kompromiss zu.
After a long discussion, the opposition finally gave in and agreed to the compromise.
'Einlenken' (to give in / to turn in) is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' is placed at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses or in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Der Politiker lenkte in der Debatte plötzlich ein.
The politician suddenly gave in during the debate.
The verb consists of 'ein-' and 'lenken' (to steer). The literal meaning is to steer a vehicle in a direction. Figuratively, it means to 'einlenken' (give in) to someone else's course in a discussion, that is, to yield.
Der Radfahrer lenkte vorsichtig in den Verkehr ein.
The cyclist carefully turned into the traffic.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about vehicles, traffic, or driving, it means turning in. If it is about a discussion, an argument, or a negotiation, it means 'nachgeben' (to give in).
Der Busfahrer musste langsam einlenken, um die Kurve zu schaffen.
The bus driver had to turn in slowly to make the curve.
In the meaning 'nachgeben' (to give in), 'einlenken' is usually used without an object. It describes the act of making a compromise itself.
Beide Seiten müssen bereit sein einzulenken, sonst gibt es keine Lösung.
Both sides must be willing to give in, otherwise there will be no solution.
to reject
'ablehnen' and 'einlenken' can be opposites in conversations, arguments, or negotiations. Someone who 'ablehnt' something sticks with no and does not accept a proposal. Someone who 'einlenkt' gives in and moves toward the other side so that a solution becomes possible. 'ablehnen' therefore describes a firm negative answer. 'einlenken' describes a change in attitude after a conflict or discussion.
Nach einer langen Pause lenkte der Vermieter ein und senkte die Miete etwas.
After a long pause, the landlord gave in and lowered the rent a little.
Ich habe den Vorschlag für das Training abgelehnt, weil er zu teuer war.
I rejected the proposal for the training session because it was too expensive.