climb-down

[klahym-doun]

noun

1. a retreat, as from an indefensible opinion or position.

climb down

verb

1. to descend

2. (often foll by from) to retreat (from an opinion, position, etc)

noun

1. a retreat from an opinion, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of climb-down¹

First recorded in 1885–90; noun use of verb phrase climb down

Related Words

• disembark 
• get off