budge

Universal Words verb (usually used in negative sentences) 1 to move slightly; to make sth/sb move slightly: [V] She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. * The dog refused to budge. * [VN] I heaved with all my might but still couldn't budge it. 2 to change your opinion about sth; to make sb change their opinion: [V] He won't budge an inch on the issue. * [VN] He was not to be budged on the issue. PHRASALVERBS budge up (BrE, informal) to move, so that there is room for other people: Budge up a bit!