Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
back-down
phrasal verb
/ˈbæk daʊn/
Definition
To withdraw from a position or stance, especially under pressure or after reconsideration.
Examples
- After much debate, he decided to back down from his original statement.
- She refused to back down, even when challenged by her peers.
Meaning
To concede or yield to someone else’s argument or demand, often after initially resisting.
Synonyms
- withdraw
- yield
- concede
- retreat
- give in
