Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
back-off
phrasal verb
/bæk ɒf/
Definition
To retreat or withdraw from a situation or confrontation.
Examples
- When the argument got heated, she decided to back off and give him some space.
- The dog seemed aggressive, so I took a step back and quietly backed off.
Meaning
Back-off indicates the act of stepping away from something, often to avoid conflict or danger.
Synonyms
- retreat
- withdraw
- back away
- pull back
