What is the Meaning of BACK OUT?

for English Language Learners (ELL) – those learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL), or English as an Additional Language (EAL)

back out 

Definition:

to not keep a promise or commitment

Examples:

1. They thought they had sold their house, but the purchasers backed out of the deal before the final papers were signed.

2. I know you agreed to go out with her cousin, but she didn’t tell you what he was like. I think you should back out; he’s really strange!

present	BACK OUT
present participle	BACKING OUT
past	BACKED OUT
past participle	BACKED OUT

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