1. an act of backing down; a retreat from a position, claim, or commitment
Usage: informal; often used in political or business contexts

Examples

• The company's backdown on the price increase surprised investors.
• After public pressure, the mayor announced a backdown from the controversial policy.
• The senator's backdown on the amendment disappointed his supporters.
• There was no backdown in their determination to finish the project.
• The government's backdown was seen as a victory for the protesters.