back out

UK
/bæk aʊt/
US
/bæk aʊt/

Translations

back outverb
backed out
Past Simple
backed out
Past Participle
backing out
Gerund
UK
/bæk aʊt/
US
/bæk aʊt/
He decided to back out of the agreement at the last minute.
Он решил отказаться от соглашения в последний момент.
She tried to back out of her responsibilities.
Она пыталась уклониться от своих обязанностей.
Synonyms
pull out
drop out
back away

Definitions

back outverb
To withdraw from a commitment, agreement, or promise.
She decided to back out of the deal at the last minute.
To reverse a vehicle out of a space or position.
He carefully backed out of the driveway.