back out

Definitions

1. 1

   To reverse (a vehicle) from a confined space.

   • He backed out of the garage.
2. 2

   To withdraw from something one has agreed to do.

   • She backed out of organizing the fund-raising.
3. 3

   To convince (someone) to withdraw from a challenge.

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   1. 4

      To bet on someone losing.

      • See also: sell short
   2. 5

      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.
   3. 6

      To exit a mode or function.

      • I chose that menu option by accident, so I pressed Escape to back out.
   4. 7

      To draw from behind the back (a knife etc.) (as also bare back).

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