Back out
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UpperIntermediate
1. To decide not to do something you previously agreed to do, especially not to proceed with a project or agreement.
- He backed out of the deal at the last minute.
- She promised to join the team but backed out before the first meeting.
2. To move backwards out of an area, particularly a parking space or driveway.
- He had to back out of the driveway carefully to avoid hitting the fence.
- The car was parked in such a way that I had to back out slowly.
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