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Meaning of back out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

back out

verb

Definitions

  1. To reverse (a vehicle) from a confined space.

    Example: He backed out of the garage.

  2. To withdraw from something one has agreed to do.

    Example: She backed out of organizing the fund-raising.

  3. To dare (someone) to not withdraw from a challenge.

  4. To bet on someone losing.