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Meaning of the word "back out" in English

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back out

US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to withdraw from a commitment or agreement

Example:
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He promised to help, but then he backed out at the last minute.
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She decided to back out of the deal because of the high risks involved.
Synonym:
withdrawrenegepull outretreatgo back on one's word
2.

to move a vehicle backward out of a confined space

Example:
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He had to back out of the narrow driveway carefully.
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Can you back out of the garage for me?
Synonym:
reverseretreat
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Related Word:
backbackingoutingout ofouttake backcentre back