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Definition back down in American English

back down phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to stop asking for something, or to stop saying that you will do something, because a lot of people oppose you

Example

Neither side is willing to back down.

Example

We will not back down on the decision to strike.

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Definition back down in American English