consensus vs give way

consensus

verb
  • To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement. 

noun
  • A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members. 

  • Average projected value. 

  • General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action. 

  • An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation. 

give way

verb
  • To allow another person to intervene to make a point or ask a question whilst one is delivering a speech. 

  • To begin rowing. 

  • To yield to persistent persuasion. 

  • To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by. 

  • To collapse or break under physical stresses. 

  • To give precedence to other road users. 

  • To allow the expression of (a pent-up emotion, grief, etc.). 

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