Row back
verb
To change or reduce something such as a plan or a claim, because other people are opposing it or because it has received criticism.
The government had to row back on their decision after public outcry against it.
Often appears as...
- row back on decision
- row back on plan
verb
To move a boat by using oars.
He decided to row back to the shore as it was getting dark.
Often appears as...
- row back to shore
- row back across the lake
verb
To change or reduce something such as a plan or a claim, because other people are opposing it or because it has received criticism.
The government had to row back on their decision after public outcry against it.
Often appears as...
- row back on decision
- row back on plan
verb
To move a boat by using oars.
He decided to row back to the shore as it was getting dark.
Often appears as...
- row back to shore
- row back across the lake
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Admitting Error
Used when someone acknowledges a mistake or incorrect judgment publicly.
After seeing the evidence, the journalist had to row back on her allegations.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Pressure Response
Shows a response to public opposition or criticism, often by those in power.
Due to public pressure, the official rowed back on the controversial policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Reversing Stance
Indicates a change of opinion or policy, usually towards a previous position.
The company had to row back on its new pricing strategy after customer complaints.
Pro Tip 1/3Admitting Error
Used when someone acknowledges a mistake or incorrect judgment publicly.
After seeing the evidence, the journalist had to row back on her allegations.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Pressure Response
Shows a response to public opposition or criticism, often by those in power.
Due to public pressure, the official rowed back on the controversial policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Reversing Stance
Indicates a change of opinion or policy, usually towards a previous position.
The company had to row back on its new pricing strategy after customer complaints.
Pro Tip 1/3Admitting Error
Used when someone acknowledges a mistake or incorrect judgment publicly.
After seeing the evidence, the journalist had to row back on her allegations.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Pressure Response
Shows a response to public opposition or criticism, often by those in power.
Due to public pressure, the official rowed back on the controversial policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Reversing Stance
Indicates a change of opinion or policy, usually towards a previous position.
The company had to row back on its new pricing strategy after customer complaints.
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