back out

verb

Meaning

To reverse (a vehicle) from a confined space.
To withdraw from something one has agreed to do.
To dare (someone) to not withdraw from a challenge.
To bet on someone losing.
To undo (a change).
To exit a mode or function.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

back away(English)retreat(English)withdraw(English)crawfish(English)crawfish out(English)back(English)unback(English)turn back(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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