Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buck-in
verb
/bʌk ɪn/
Definition
To buck in means to refrain from bucking or resisting, particularly in the context of horses or other animals. It can also refer to resisting or rejecting something, such as an idea or suggestion.
Examples
- The horse started to buck, but thankfully the rider managed to get it to buck in instead.
- When the suggestion was made, John decided to buck in and accept it rather than argue further.
Meaning
The term ‘buck-in’ often describes a situation where an animal, usually a horse, does not throw its rider off by bucking, or it may refer to a person who does not go against something, remaining compliant.
Synonyms
- Yield
- Submit
- Comply
- Heed
