budge

//bʌdʒ//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of budge

Verb

budgeInfinitive
budgePresent tense
budgedPast tense
budgedPast participle
budgingPresent participle
budgesThird-person singular
1

To move slightly or make a small movement, especially when it is difficult or when someone is reluctant to do so.

The heavy door wouldn't budge no matter how hard I pushed.

2

To change one's opinion or position on a matter, especially after being stubborn or resistant.

No matter how much we tried to persuade him, he wouldn't budge on his decision.

3

To cause someone or something to move or change position.

I couldn't budge the heavy box even an inch.

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