budge

Definition

To move slightly or to change your position. It also means to change your opinion or make a concession after being stubborn.

Usage & Nuances

'Budge' is often used negatively: 'won’t budge' (not move at all). It applies both to physical things (a door that won't open) and to people refusing to change their views. It is informal and common in everyday speech, rarely appears in formal writing.

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