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back down

/bæk daʊn/

back downverb

backed down

Past Simple

backed down

Past Participle

backing down

ing-form

/bæk daʊn/

Translations

céderSens général : renoncer sous la pression ou face à une opposition.

After much debate, she decided to back down from her original position on the issue.

Après un long débat, elle a décidé de céder sur sa position initiale dans cette affaire.

Additional translations

se rétracterSurtout pour une revendication, une demande ou un engagement ; registre soutenu.

Definitions

To withdraw a claim, demand, or commitment, often in the face of opposition or difficulty.

After much debate, she decided to back down from her original position on the issue.

Synonyms

give in