climb down
US /klaɪm daʊn/
UK /klaɪm daʊn/
1.
descendre, dégringoler
to descend, especially by using the hands as well as the feet
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He had to climb down the ladder carefully.
Il a dû descendre l'échelle avec précaution.
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The cat managed to climb down from the tree.
Le chat a réussi à descendre de l'arbre.
2.
faire marche arrière, revenir sur sa décision
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.
Après de nombreux arguments, il a dû faire marche arrière et admettre son erreur.
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The company was forced to climb down on its decision to cut salaries.
L'entreprise a été contrainte de revenir sur sa décision de réduire les salaires.