backdowns

[US]/[ˈbækdaʊns]/
[UK]/[ˈbækdaʊns]/

Translation

n.An occasion when someone admits that they were wrong and stops insisting on something.; A withdrawal or retreat.
v.To admit that you were wrong or to stop insisting on something.

Phrases & Collocations

backdowns accepted

facing backdowns

avoided backdowns

significant backdowns

policy backdowns

company backdowns

government backdowns

after backdowns

further backdowns

minor backdowns

Example Sentences

the company made several backdowns after facing public criticism.

negotiations stalled due to repeated backdowns from both sides.

the politician's backdowns on key policies angered his supporters.

we need to avoid any further backdowns in the upcoming talks.

the union accused the employer of constant backdowns on wages.

the government's backdowns were seen as a sign of weakness.

after a long debate, the team agreed to some backdowns.

the firm refused to concede any backdowns during the negotiations.

the candidate's backdowns on environmental issues were controversial.

the strategy involved no backdowns, even under pressure.

the legal team warned against any last-minute backdowns.

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