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.
to turn in
To drive a vehicle around a curve or turn into a street or parking space.
Der LKW-Fahrer musste mehrmals rangieren, um in die enge Gasse einzulenken.
The truck driver had to maneuver several times in order to turn into the narrow alley.
'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 turn / bend
When driving, Abbiegen and einlenken can both describe taking a curve or turning into another street. Abbiegen focuses mainly on the result of the change in direction, while einlenken emphasizes the beginning of the maneuver and the steering movement. Use abbiegen for the new direction of travel and einlenken for the start of the maneuver.
Als die Ampel grün wurde, lenkte der Fahrer in die schmale Seitenstraße ein.
When the light turned green, the driver steered into the narrow side street.
An der Kreuzung bog der Fahrer in die schmale Seitenstraße ab.
At the intersection, the driver turned into the narrow side street.
