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Meaning of back down

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

back down

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.

    Example: I was about to sue them, but I had to back down.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/back%20down

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