How is the word отступить translated from Russian to English

English translation
back down
verb

Отказаться от требования, столкнувшись с сопротивлением.

Give up a demand or claim after facing opposition.

Examples with “отступить”

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  • В споре он отказался отступить. — He refused to back down during the argument.

  • Они отступят, если мы будем стоять на своём? — Will they back down if we hold firm?

  • Не отступай сейчас, ты почти у цели. — Don't back down now, you're almost there.

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