Gave way (9)
'gave way' is the definition.
('yield' can be a synonym of 'give way')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for yielded that I've seen before include "Produced - admitted superiority" , "Submitted" , "resigned" , "ended resistance" , "cropped" .)
'gave way' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ceded that I've seen before include "Gave up (power)" , "Conceded or gave up" , "Given up" , "Granted" , "'Yielded, gave way (5)'" .)
'gave way' is the definition.
('collapse' can be a synonym of 'give way')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for collapsed that I've seen before include "laid low" , "Fell apart" , "Cracked up - gave way" , "Gave way, caved in" .)