back down

• Phrasal verb, das das Zurückweichen von einer Position, einem Argument oder einer Verpflichtung bezeichnet, oft aus Angst oder mangelnder Entschlossenheit.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of withdrawing from a position, argument, or commitment, often due to fear or lack of resolve.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. informal

   To withdraw from a position, argument, or commitment, often due to pressure or fear.

   Zurückweichen

   • He refused to back down despite the criticism.
   • The company backed down after public protests.
   • She backed down from her demand for a higher salary.

   Synonymeback offcapitulatecave inclimb downconcedegive inpull outrelentretreatyield

   Antonymepersiststand

Grundverbback