Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

budge

verb
/bʌdʒ/
Definition
To make a slight movement or shift position.
Examples
  • He refused to budge on his decision.
  • The heavy object would not budge no matter how hard we pushed.
  • She tried to budge him from his seat, but he was too comfortable.
Meaning
Budge means to move or change position, often used when trying to persuade someone to alter their stance.
Synonyms
  • move
  • shift
  • change
  • alter