phrasal verb

Back down

Rank #33Letter BInseparable

2Sections

Retract or withdraw your position or proposal in an argument

Meanings

  • Retract or withdraw your position or proposal in an argument (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • The police were BACKING DOWN a tip from an informer.
  • We must BACK DOWN this information immediately.
  • The committee decided to BACK DOWN the recommendation.

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