What does "Back out" mean?

reverse a vehicle

Synonym: withdrawal Opposite: commitment

"Back out" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

It's a turntable, so you don't have to back out.

Modern Family S1E20

No backing out!

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You're gonna back out now just 'cause you're losing?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E3

Why did Carlos back out?

Desperate Housewives S1E9

and then you backed out!

Friends S6E2

SO DON'T BACK OUT ON MY ACCOUNT.

Gilmore Girls S1E21

Well, you can't back out now.

Gossip Girl S3E19

Promising sexual favors to a patient in order to get him to live and then backing out.

Grey's Anatomy S2E22

"Back out" in TV shows & movies

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