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to back out
[phrase form: back]
01
to not do something one has promised or agreed to do
Examples
He lost confidence and backed out of the deal at the last minute.
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
Examples
The driver apologized for taking a while to back out of the crowded parking lot.
The car beeped as it backed out of the driveway, alerting pedestrians.
03
to reverse a specific change made in a computer system
Examples
Realizing the error, the programmer had to back out the recent code changes to restore functionality.
To address unexpected bugs, the developer needed to back out the recent modifications made to the application.
04
to support the idea that someone will not succeed
Examples
Despite his talent, some people decided to back out on him, thinking he would not win the competition.
A few skeptical individuals chose to back out on the underdog team, underestimating their chances of victory.
