back out

Definition

To reverse (a vehicle) from a confined space.

Example Sentences

• "He backed out of the garage."
• "She backed out of organizing the fund-raising."
• "The girl threw back her head and laughed merrily. "You poor young man," she cried; "put that way it does sound alarming." Then she grew serious again. "There's plenty of time for you to back out now if you like. Just call the waiter, and ask for my bill. We'll say good-bye, and the incident will finish.""