back down (Meaning)

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back down (v)

move backwards from a certain position

remove oneself from an obligation

The bully refused to back down despite the threat of retaliation.
The government stood its ground and refused to back down on its proposed legislation.
After initial defiance, the protesters eventually backed down and dispersed.
The negotiator remained unyielding, refusing to back down on his demands.
The company's board backed down due to pressure from shareholders.
The coach refused to back down from the challenge of improving the team's performance.
The teacher refused to back down from her decision to fail the student.
The athlete's determination allowed him to overcome adversity and never back down.
The lawyer advised her client to back down from the lawsuit due to lack of evidence.
Despite the difficulties, the organization refused to back down from its mission of helping the underprivileged.

move backwards from a certain position, remove oneself from an obligation

recall, back off, cop out,back out, fink out, wimp out, chicken (out), take back, withdraw,go back on

adhere (to), adhere (to), comply (with), comply (with), fulfill, satisfy, follow through (with), fulfill,follow through (with), honor

The bully refused to back down despite the threat of retaliation.

The government stood its ground and refused to back down on its proposed legislation.

After initial defiance, the protesters eventually backed down and dispersed.

The negotiator remained unyielding, refusing to back down on his demands.