budge (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /bʌdʒ/
Definition
To move or cause to move slightly; to change an opinion or position.
Examples
The old door was stuck and wouldn't budge, even after I applied some oil.
Despite all the arguments, he refused to budge on his decision to sell the house.
How to Use budge
- budge from (prepositional phrase)
- To move away from a specific place or position. — "The cat wouldn't budge from its comfortable spot on the couch."
- budge on (prepositional phrase)
- To change one's opinion or stance on an issue. — "He's very firm; he won't budge on the price."
- can't budge (collocation)
- Unable to move something or someone. — "This heavy box is so full, I can't budge it by myself."
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