Sekirov Dictionary

climb down

noun 1
verb 1
forms 5

noun1

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An abandonment, withdrawal from, or softening of a previously expressed opinion, policy, argument, etc.
- It is interesting to speculate on what combination of factors acted within the Bush administration to bring about the climb-down from its previous position. — 2003

verb1

•
To abandon, withdraw from, or soften a previously expressed opinion, argument, etc.
- But Ekeus said Iraq had climbed down in its confrontation with the UN. — 1992

forms

climbed down · climbing down · climbs down · climb downs · climb-downs

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