Meaning of climb down | Babel Free
Definitions
An abandonment, withdrawal from, or softening of a previously expressed opinion, policy, argument, etc.
Examples
“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.”
“His climb-down from the "hard, secular" image was mainly to widen his support base.”
“Hours before his climb down, the premier's own cabinet ministers had vigorously defended the curriculum.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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