Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-take-a-back-seat
idiom
/tə teɪk ə bæk siːt/
Definition
To take a less active role or to allow someone else to take charge.
Examples
- After years of leading the team, she decided to take a back seat and let her assistant handle the project.
- Sometimes it’s better to take a back seat and let others shine.
Meaning
This phrase often implies stepping back from a leadership position or reducing one’s involvement in a situation.
Synonyms
- Step aside
- Take a step back
- Let someone else take charge
