Back off
/ˈbækɪŋ/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To move away or retreat, often to give space or avoid confrontation.
- When she got too close, he told her to back off and give him some space.
- The cat backed off when the dog started barking loudly.
2. To reduce pressure or intensity in a situation or towards a person.
- The manager decided to back off his team, realizing they were already under enough stress.
- You should back off a bit and let her handle the task her way.
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