English / phrasal verb
Back down
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to withdraw a claim, demand, or position in an argument or negotiation, especially when facing opposition
In context
01
Neither executive was willing to back down during the contentious licensing talks.
02
Facing the threat of legal arbitration, the supplier finally backed down on their demand for upfront payment.
Synonyms
Yield,concede,surrender
Antonyms
Stand firm,hold one's ground,persevere
Collocations
Refuse to back down,force someone to back down,back down from a demand