Third-person singular simple present indicative form of budge up

simple past tense and past participle of budge up

(figuratively, chiefly in the negative) To make any change in one's position or opinion, no matter how small.

Synonym of move the needle

present participle of budge up

A species of small green parrot, Melopsittacus undulatus, native to inland Australia; a common cagebird throughout the world and bred in many colour varieties.

The budgeting process in which a company plans its capital expenditure (the spending on assets of long-term value).

The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe. / (by implication) A relatively small amount of available money.

Appropriate to a restricted budget.

(intransitive) To construct or draw up a budget. / (transitive) To provide funds, allow for in a budget. / (transitive) To plan for the use of in a budget.