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Back Down (Verb)

Remove oneself from an obligation; "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The CEO decided to back down from the project after realizing its potential financial risks.
The company was forced to back down on its initial proposal due to public backlash and opposition.
After considering the costs, she had to back down from her plans to travel around the world.
He was pressured to back down from his demands for a higher salary.
The politician was encouraged by his supporters to back down from the dispute and focus on more pressing issues.

Move backwards from a certain position; "The bully had to back down".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The company decided to back down from its plans to raise prices after customer backlash.
When negotiations reached a dead end, both parties had to back down and compromise.
Although initially aggressive, the challenger had to back down after seeing their opponent's fearless stance.
The government had to back down from the unpopular policy due to widespread protests.
Despite their initial confidence, they had to back down after realizing their abilities were no match for the opponent.