1. to move slightly or cause to move slightly
Usage: past tense of budge
2. to change one’s opinion or position on something
Usage: past tense of budge; often used in negative constructions

Examples

• The heavy box hadn’t budged an inch despite our efforts.
• She pushed against the door, but it barely budged.
• He refused to budge from his original decision.
• The negotiations stalled because neither side budged on their demands.
• The cat budged slightly when I sat down on the couch.
• Despite hours of argument, she never budged from her position.
• The rock was so heavy that it hadn’t budged in years.