You Encounter the Following Sentence While Reading

You encounter the following sentence while reading:
Laura buckled under the pressure put forth by her parents to pass the exam.
You have not heard the word "buckled" used in this way before, so you look it up in the dictionary and find the following:
Buckle N)
1) a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap
2)  a similarly shaped ornament on a shoe V)
3) to fasten or decorate with a buckle
4) to yield and give way under pressure or strain
Which of the definitions in the dictionary best fits the sentence: "Laura buckled under the pressure put forth by her parents to pass the exam"?

A) Definition 3
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 1
D) Definition 4

Correct Answer:

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