B2 adjective Neutro

budge

/bʌdʒ/

To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.

Exemplos

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1

I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't budge.

I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't move.

2

The committee has indicated that they will not budge from their established policy on environmental standards.

The committee has indicated that they will not change their position on their established policy on environmental standards.

3

Hey, can you budge up a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.

Hey, can you move over a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.

Família de palavras

Verb
budge
Adjetivo
unbudgeable
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Dica de memorização

Think of a Bulldog that won't budge! Both are stubborn and refuse to move.

Quiz rápido

The negotiators were very firm; they refused to ____ on their demands even after hours of discussion.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: budge

Exemplos

1

I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't budge.

everyday

I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't move.

2

The committee has indicated that they will not budge from their established policy on environmental standards.

formal

The committee has indicated that they will not change their position on their established policy on environmental standards.

3

Hey, can you budge up a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.

informal

Hey, can you move over a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.

4

Despite substantial pressure from the scientific community, the lead researcher refused to budge on the validity of the data.

academic

Despite substantial pressure from the scientific community, the lead researcher refused to change their stance on the validity of the data.

5

Negotiations stalled because neither side was willing to budge on the price of the acquisition.

business

Negotiations stalled because neither side was willing to compromise on the price of the acquisition.

Família de palavras

Verb
budge
Adjetivo
unbudgeable

Colocações comuns

won't budge will not move or change
refused to budge strongly declined to change a position
budge an inch to move or change even a tiny amount
budge from to move away from a physical spot or a mental position
budge on to compromise regarding a specific topic

Frases Comuns

won't budge an inch

to refuse to change one's opinion even slightly

budge up

to move to make room for someone else to sit

not budge

to remain completely firm or stuck

Frequentemente confundido com

budge vs nudge

Nudge means to push someone gently, usually with your elbow, while budge means to move or change a position.

budge vs badge

Badge is a noun referring to an emblem or medal, whereas budge is a verb related to movement.

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Notas de uso

Budge is almost always used in the negative (e.g., 'wouldn't budge') to emphasize resistance. In British English, 'budge up' is a common informal way to ask someone to move over.

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Erros comuns

Learners often try to use it in positive sentences like 'I budged the chair,' but it is much more natural and common to use it in negative contexts like 'The chair wouldn't budge.'

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Dica de memorização

Think of a Bulldog that won't budge! Both are stubborn and refuse to move.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Middle French word 'bouger', which means 'to stir, move, or budge'.

Padrões gramaticais

Often used with modal verbs: won't/wouldn't budge Commonly followed by prepositions: budge on (an issue) or budge from (a place/opinion) Intransitive use: 'It won't budge.'

Quiz rápido

The negotiators were very firm; they refused to ____ on their demands even after hours of discussion.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: budge

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Palavras relacionadas

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A1

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pay

A1

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continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

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A1

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learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

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A1

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A1

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follow

A1

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