back down

/bˈak dˈaʊn/

/bˈæk dˈaʊn/

to back down

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: back]

move backwards from a certain position

synonyms : back off

1.1

to admit that one has lost; to withdraw a demand, claim, etc. when facing opposition

synonyms : back off

Examples

1. I'm not surprised the bully backed down when you confronted him.

2. The hostage situation ended in a Mexican standoff, with neither side willing to back down.

3. So the king eventually backed down.

4. Phobos backs down.