backdown

ˈbækˌdaʊn
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Translation of backdown into German

Noun

1.

withdrawal from stance

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withdrawal from a claim or position in a dispute
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  • The negotiation ended with a backdown by the company..Die Verhandlung endete mit einem Rückzieher des Unternehmens.
2.

negotiation

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concession made during a dispute or negotiation
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  • His backdown surprised everyone at the meeting.Sein Einknicken überraschte alle bei der Sitzung.
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Synonyms and analogies of backdown in English

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Examples of backdown in a sentence

  • His backdown from the argument surprised everyone.
  • The company's backdown was seen as a strategic move.
  • Negotiators were relieved by the sudden backdown.

Translations of "backdown" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derRückziehernm.

The sudden backdown was welcomed by all parties involved in the dispute.

Der plötzliche Rückzieher wurde von allen am Streit beteiligten Parteien begrüßt.

The company's backdown reflected a shift in their approach to customer feedback.

Der Rückzieher des Unternehmens spiegelte eine Veränderung im Umgang mit Kundenfeedback wider.

A backdown at this stage would be seen as a sign of weakness.

Ein Rückzieher in dieser Phase würde als Zeichen der Schwäche gesehen werden.

The leader's backdown was seen as a positive step towards reconciliation.

Der Rückzieher des Anführers wurde als positiver Schritt in Richtung Versöhnung gesehen.

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backdown: Examples and translations in context

The backdown was a smart decision to prevent further escalation.

Der Rückzieher war eine kluge Entscheidung, um eine weitere Eskalation zu verhindern.

In order to avoid a conflict, the government decided on a peaceful backdown.

Um einen Konflikt zu vermeiden, entschied sich die Regierung für einen friedlichen Rückzieher.

The backdown came as a relief after weeks of intense negotiations.

Der Rückzieher kam nach Wochen intensiver Verhandlungen als Erleichterung.

After the heated argument, he made a welcome backdown on his unreasonable demands.

Nach dem hitzigen Streit machte er einen willkommenen Rückzieher von seinen unvernünftigen Forderungen.

Their backdown indicated a willingness to compromise and find a resolution.

Ihr Rückzieher zeigte die Bereitschaft, einen Kompromiss zu finden und eine Lösung zu suchen.

The sudden backdown paved the way for constructive discussions.

Der plötzliche Rückzieher ebnete den Weg für konstruktive Gespräche.

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