Climb-down (Noun)
Meaning
A retraction of a previously held position.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's climb-down on the tax reform bill was widely seen as a major defeat for her party.
- After facing public backlash, the company was forced to make a humiliating climb-down and recall the defective product.
- The union's climb-down on its wage demands was a surprise to many, given its history of tough negotiations.
- The celebrity's climb-down on her earlier statement about the film was met with skepticism by many of her fans.
- The government's climb-down on its plans to raise tuition fees was a major victory for student activists, who had organized protests and rallies against the proposal.