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To be surrendering or yielding to someone or something
“The Lord Advocate was clearly very unhappy that the Crown was being forced to back down against such a high-profile litigant as Argyll.”
Present participle for to recant or reverse one's prior position or opinion
“He won't back down from his opinion that there was a risk of contamination at the lab.”
Present participle for to retreat, typically from a dangerous situation or adversary
“Victor is forced back down away from the driver's side door and takes cover in front of the van as glass and metal shower the area around him.”
Present participle for to break one's agreement or promise
“But even with her future hanging in the balance, she couldn't back down from her promise to Azeez.”
(of a game or contest) Present participle for to fail to win
Present participle for to take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
Present participle for to fail to do something because of cowardice
Present participle for to fail to perform a promised or planned action due to lack of courage
Present participle for to renege or change one's mind on a position, agreement or promise
(accede to) Present participle for to agree to a demand, request, or treaty
A surrender symbol representing capitulation, retreat, and submission
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