Back-out definition

(idiomatic) To withdraw from something one has agreed to do.

She backed out of organizing the fund-raising.

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He backed out of the garage.

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(idiomatic) A betting term from French hazard.
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(idiomatic, computing) To undo a change.

I had to back out the changes made to the computer when it became apparent that they had stopped it working properly.

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(idiomatic) To dare someone to not withdraw from a challenge.
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Back-out Sentence Examples

  • She turned and looked back out the door.

  • It's not too late to back out.

  • Don't you think it's a little late to back out now?

  • The intruder fell back out the window.

  • Was he giving her a way to back out gracefully?

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