budge
//bʌdʒ//
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.