climbdown

Example:His team had to make a retreat after the unexpected loss.

Definition:A withdrawal from a position or undertaking; a giving in or giving up of a demand in a dispute.

Example:Despite initial protests, the company backed down after realizing the public backlash was too strong.

Definition:To withdraw from a position or stand having previously held, especially to evade an argument or conflict.

Example:They had to concede the point after the opponent provided irrefutable evidence.

Definition:To admit that one has lost or failed in a contest; to give in, especially unwillingly or because of force or pressure.