Meaning Of The Word Climb down

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climb down
phrasal verb: If you climb down in an argument or dispute, you admit that you are wrong, or change your intentions or demands.

climb down in American English
to descend, esp. by using both hands and feet

climb down in British English
to descend
noun: a retreat from an opinion, etc

climb-down
countable noun: A climb-down in an argument or dispute is the act of admitting that you are wrong or of changing your intentions or demands.

climb-down in American English
noun: a retreat, as from an indefensible opinion or position

climb-down in British English
noun: an instance of someone retreating from a position or opinion

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