Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
row-back
verb
/ˈrəʊbæk/
Definition
The act of reversing or retracting a decision or statement.
Examples
- After facing backlash, the politician had to row-back on his earlier comments.
- She decided to row-back on her proposal to implement the new policy.
Meaning
To row-back means to withdraw from a previously stated position or commitment, often in response to criticism or changed circumstances.
Synonyms
- retract
- backtrack
- withdraw
