English Explanatory Dictionary

climb down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abandonment, withdrawal from, or softening of a previously expressed opinion, policy, argument, etc.
verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see climb, down.
  2. To abandon, withdraw from, or soften a previously expressed opinion, argument, etc.

Pronunciation

en-au-climb down.ogg

Word forms

climb down climb downs climb-down climbs down climbing down climbed down

Synonyms

backpedal
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