budge

• Verbo que indica un movimiento o desplazamiento mínimo, frecuentemente usado en construcciones negativas para expresar resistencia a cambiar de posición o de opinión.

A verb used to indicate a slight movement or shift in position, often used in negative constructions to imply resistance to change or movement.

1. Move slightlyB2informal

   To shift or change position by a small amount, often with difficulty.

   moverse ligeramente

   • The heavy rock wouldn't budge no matter how hard he pushed.
   • She tried to open the door, but it wouldn't budge.
   • The car was stuck in the mud and didn't budge an inch.

   Sinónimosgive waymoveshiftstiryield

   Antónimosfixremainsettlestaystick

2. Change opinion or positionB2informal

   To change one's opinion, attitude, or decision, especially when pressured.

   Cambiar de opinión o posición

   • He refused to budge on the terms of the contract.
   • The negotiators wouldn't budge from their initial demands.
   • Despite the arguments, she wouldn't budge from her position.

   Sinónimoscompromiseconcedegive waymoverelentshiftwaveryield

   Antónimosholdpersistremainstandstay