Back Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move out of a space backwards; "He backed out of the driveway".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- He backed out of the parking space to allow another driver in.
- She backed out of the garage and drove down the street.
- The truck had to back out of the narrow alleyway and try another route.
- The driver had to back out of the tight spot and reposition the vehicle.
- The boat backed out of the marina, preparing to head out to sea.
Meaning 2
Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity; "We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him"; "He backed out of his earlier promise"; "The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- At the last minute, Sarah backed out of the ski trip because of a work emergency.
- John initially agreed to invest but later backed out when he discovered the company's financial troubles.
- After further consideration, the band backed out of the music festival due to creative differences with the organizers.
- The company backed out of the merger after discovering significant financial discrepancies.
- The candidate backed out of the presidential election, citing personal health concerns.