Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

step-back

verb

/stɛp bæk/

Definition

A step-back is an action or moment when a person pauses to gain perspective or re-evaluate a situation.

Examples

After a heated discussion, she decided to step-back and think about their disagreement.
In order to solve the complex issue, the team took a step-back to assess their options.

Meaning

To take a step-back means to distance oneself from a problem or scenario temporarily to observe it more clearly, allowing for better judgment or insights.