Meaning of the word budge in English

What does budge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

budge

US /bʌdʒ/

UK /bʌdʒ/

make or cause to make the slightest movement

Example:

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The heavy door wouldn't budge.

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He tried to push the rock, but it wouldn't budge.

Synonym:

move shift stir displace relocate

change an opinion or a position

Example:

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He refused to budge on the issue of salary.

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Despite strong arguments, she wouldn't budge from her decision.

Synonym:

yield give way compromise concede relent

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Related Word:

not give/budge/move an inch