How to Pronounce "walk back from"
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfɹəm
WAWK-bak-frum
wˈɔːk/ /bˈæk/ /fɹˈɒm
WAWK-bak-from
Definition
To take back, withdraw, or change something you previously said or decided, usually because of criticism or new information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
wˈɔːk/ /bˈæk/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK-bak-frum
UK
WAWK-bak-from
Listen in Context
The politician had to walk back from his comments after people got angry.
She decided to walk back from her earlier promise.
The company had to walk back from its new policy because of criticism.
After the backlash online, he quickly tried to walk back from his statements.