Buscar
to back down
[phrase form: back]
01
retroceder, echarse atrás
to physically move backward from a particular position or place
Example
The hiker had to back down the steep trail due to the challenging terrain.
The tightrope walker had to back down the rope when the winds became too strong.
The gymnast had to back down the balance beam to regain stability.
1.1
echarse atrás, dar marcha atrás
to admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure
Example
The government did n't back down from the controversial policy.
The teacher did n't back down from enforcing the classroom rules.
She did n't back down from her position even when confronted with criticism.
Ejemplo
The hiker had to back down the steep trail due to the challenging terrain.
The tightrope walker had to back down the rope when the winds became too strong.
The gymnast had to back down the balance beam to regain stability.
The skier realized the slope was too steep and had to back down to a safer position.
The cat climbed the tree but then had to back down when it couldn't go further.
Palabras Cercanas
