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to back out
[phrase form: back]
01
to not do something one has promised or agreed to do
Example
It ’s too late to back out now.
I promised to help and I ’m not backing out now.
02
to drive a vehicle in reverse to exit from an area, particularly a limited area
03
to reverse a specific change made in a computer system
Example
The system administrator had to back out the configuration changes that caused disruptions in the network.
Realizing the error, the programmer had to back out the recent code changes to restore functionality.
In response to user feedback, the software team opted to back out a feature that was causing usability issues.
04
to support the idea that someone will not succeed
Example
A few skeptical individuals chose to back out on the underdog team, underestimating their chances of victory.
Some gamblers like to back out on specific players during a match, hoping to profit from unexpected outcomes.
Despite his talent, some people decided to back out on him, thinking he would not win the competition.
Example
It’s too late to back out now.
I promised to help and I’m not backing out now.
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