Climbdown
noun
A public acknowledgment of a mistake or a retraction of a previous position.
After facing backlash, the company issued a climbdown on its pricing policy.
Usage tips
Neutral
political climbdown,public climbdown,climbdown from a position
noun
A public acknowledgment of a mistake or a retraction of a previous position.
After facing backlash, the company issued a climbdown on its pricing policy.
Usage tips
Neutral
political climbdown,public climbdown,climbdown from a position
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Concede
To give up a point or position after disagreement
The politician had to concede that his prior statements were misleading.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Using 'climbdown' in a figurative sense
In business, a climbdown might be needed when negotiations stall.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
The emotion of defeat or regret in a climbdown situation
She felt a sense of failure after her noticeable climbdown.
Pro Tip 1/3Concede
To give up a point or position after disagreement
The politician had to concede that his prior statements were misleading.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Using 'climbdown' in a figurative sense
In business, a climbdown might be needed when negotiations stall.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
The emotion of defeat or regret in a climbdown situation
She felt a sense of failure after her noticeable climbdown.
Pro Tip 1/3Concede
To give up a point or position after disagreement
The politician had to concede that his prior statements were misleading.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Using 'climbdown' in a figurative sense
In business, a climbdown might be needed when negotiations stall.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
The emotion of defeat or regret in a climbdown situation
She felt a sense of failure after her noticeable climbdown.
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