Balk
Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːk/
Balk (verb)
- to stop suddenly and refuse to continue or do something.
- to make an illegal move by a pitcher that allows runners to advance.
Examples
- She might balk at the high price.
- They will balk if the conditions are unfair.
Common collocations: balk at the idea, balk at the cost, balk at the proposal, commit a balk, called for a balk
Balk (noun)
- a thing that blocks progress or makes it difficult to achieve something.
Examples
- The new policy is a balk to progress.
- Fear can be a balk to success.