Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backout
verb
/ˈbækˌaʊt/
Definition
The act of withdrawing from a commitment or agreement before it is fulfilled.
Examples
- After thinking it over, she decided to back out of the deal.
- He promised to help us, but he backed out at the last minute.
- They backed out of the contract due to unforeseen circumstances.
Meaning
To back out means to change your mind or decide not to go through with something that you had previously agreed to do.
Synonyms
- withdraw
- renege
- backpedal
- default
