back down

Verb

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

対立の状況において、以前よりも攻撃的でない立場に引き下がること / 約束や立場から撤退すること

Despite the mounting criticism, she refused to back down and continued to defend her proposal.

批判が高まっても彼女は引き下がることを拒み、自分の提案を守り続けた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.

I was about to sue them, but I had to back down.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) To withdraw from a commitment or position.

backs down

（ present singular third-person ）

backing down

（ participle present ）

backed down

（ participle past ）

backed down

（ past ）