Step back
Pronunciation: /ˈstɛp ˈbæk/
Step back (verb)
- To move your body a short distance backward, usually to create space or avoid something.
- To stop and consider a situation more carefully before continuing or deciding.
- To become less involved in an activity, job, or discussion, often to avoid pressure or conflict.
Examples
- I step back to give you more space.
- She steps back when the crowd gets too close.