to back out

to back out: to drive a vehicle out of a parking space; to withdraw support, to fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

Examples of TO BACK OUT

  • The parking lot attendant had to back another car out before he could get to mine.

  • We were all ready to sign the contracts when one of the parties to the agreement backed out.

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