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    Row·back
    /ˈrōbak/

    noun

    • 1. an instance of reversing an earlier decision or previously held opinion: "electric vehicles already enjoy support in many countries - notwithstanding some rowbacks"
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  3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrow back phrasal verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

    Definition of row back phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › row-backROW BACK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to change a previous decision, opinion, or statement: The management rowed back on the decision the very next day. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Changing your mind. 180. about-face. about-turn. back away. back out. cave in. cold. go back on something. have another think coming idiom. make a 180. make an about-face. make an about-turn

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › row-backROW BACK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 days ago · Row back is a phrasal verb that means to change or reverse one's opinion on something. Learn how to use it in sentences with examples from Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrowback noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Definition of rowback noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › row_backrow back - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Feb 2, 2024 · ( UK, idiomatic) To change or revise a previous opinion or decision. Derived terms [ edit] row-back. Noun [ edit] row back (plural row backs) Alternative form of row-back. Anagrams [ edit] back row, backrow. Categories: English terms with audio links. English lemmas. English verbs. English phrasal verbs formed with "back" English multiword terms.

  8. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › row+backRow back - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    To quickly or abruptly reverse or retreat from one's earlier position, decision, or opinion. Primarily heard in UK. The actor had to row back when he let slip a racist remark during the press conference. The government is rowing back on the decision to increase water charges after nationwide protests erupted on Friday.

  9. www.wordsense.eu › row_backrow back: meaning - WordSense

    Verb. ( UK, idiomatic) To slightly change a previous opinion about something, or what was said. Indeed, part of the problem was that Armstrong was rowing back on so much previous behaviour and years of aggressive lambasting of reporters, officials and team-mates who had claimed he was doping.

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