climb down

US /klaɪm daʊn/
UK /klaɪm daʊn/
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1.

to descend, especially by using the hands as well as the feet

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He had to climb down the ladder carefully.
The cat managed to climb down from the tree.
2.

to admit that you were wrong or to withdraw from a position you have taken, especially when it causes you to lose face

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After much argument, he had to climb down and admit his mistake.
The company was forced to climb down on its decision to cut salaries.