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backdown

/bækdaʊn/ verb · British & US
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What does backdown mean?

verb

To give in or yield to pressure or opposition, or to withdraw from a position or commitment. To retreat or fall back.

Example

"The company was forced to back down from its plans to lay off employees."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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