Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stand-back
phrasal verb
/stænd bæk/
Definition
To move away from something, especially to avoid danger or to gain a better perspective.
Examples
- During the fireworks display, everyone was instructed to stand back for safety reasons.
- Just stand back and let the professionals handle the situation.
- He had to stand back and observe the whole scene unfold.
Meaning
Stand back means to physically distance oneself from a situation, often to observe it from a safer or more advantageous position.
Synonyms
- step back
- withdraw
- retreat
- back off
