Meanings
How to pronounce "back off":
AU
To move backwards away from something.
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
To lower the setting of.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back, off.
Example: "The machine may go back off if it gets too hot [= turn off again, turn back off]."
Example Sentences
1
You need to back off and give her some space.
2
The boss told him to back off and stop micromanaging.
3
I had to back off from the project because of other commitments.
4
The police officer told the crowd to back off and create some distance.
5
The teacher asked the students to back off and stop crowding around her.
