 back_off |
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| 1. | [ verb ] move backwards from a certain position | |
| Synonyms: | back_up back_down | |
| Examples: | "The bully had to back down" |
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| Related terms: | withdraw withdrawal | |
| 2. | [ verb ] remove oneself from an obligation | |
| Synonyms: | pull_out back_down bow_out chicken_out | |
| Examples: | "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved" |
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| Related terms: | retire resile pull_out | |
| Similar spelling: |
back_up |
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