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back out

to withdraw from a commitment

In Phrasal Verbs

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1. (phrasal verb) to move backward out of a confined space

2. (phrasal verb) to fail to keep a promise or agreement; to withdraw from a commitment

Examples

• 1. She backed out of the driveway carefully.
• 2. He backed out of the deal at the last minute.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

wind up, wrap up, zero in on, brush up on, chip in, come around