Back Down

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /bæk daʊn/

Definitions of back down

noun a retreat or withdrawal from a position or opinion

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like to back down from a challenge.

A2 She refused to back down from her decision.

B1 The company's policy is to never back down in negotiations.

B2 He is known for his unwillingness to back down in arguments.

C1 The politician's refusal to back down on the issue caused controversy.

C2 The team's determination to never back down led them to victory.

verb to withdraw or retreat from a position or opinion

Example Sentences

A1 She didn't back down from the challenge.

A2 The dog growled but eventually backed down.

B1 He refused to back down in the argument.

B2 The company decided to back down from the controversial decision.

C1 Despite facing criticism, she never backs down from her beliefs.

C2 The politician was forced to back down on his proposed policy due to public pressure.

Examples of back down in a Sentence

formal The negotiator refused to back down from their demands.

informal She's not one to back down from a challenge.

slang Don't worry, I won't back down in a fight.

figurative Despite the obstacles, she didn't back down from pursuing her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of back down

past tense

backed down

plural

back down

comparative

more back down

superlative

most back down

present tense

backs down

future tense

will back down

perfect tense

have backed down

continuous tense

is backing down

singular

backs down

positive degree

back down

infinitive

to back down

gerund

backing down

participle

backed down

Origin and Evolution of back down

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'back down' can be traced back to the concept of physically retreating or moving away from a confrontation or challenge.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'back down' has evolved to also include the idea of conceding or yielding in a disagreement or argument without necessarily physically moving backwards.