An abandonment, withdrawal from, or softening of a previously expressed opinion, policy, argument, etc.
Used other than as an idiom. To descend by climbing.
It took 4 hours to climb up, and just 2 to climb down.
To abandon, withdraw from, or soften a previously expressed opinion, argument, etc.
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