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back down

1 of 1verb
/bæk daʊn/
Forms:backs down,backing down,backed down,backed down
1

to physically move backward from a particular position or place

  • The skier realized the slope was too steep and had to back down to a safer position.
  • The cat climbed the tree but then had to back down when it couldn't go further.
  • The hiker had to back down the steep trail due to the challenging terrain.
  • She backed the wheelchair down the ramp for easier access.
  • The tightrope walker had to back down the rope when the winds became too strong.
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