Meanings
How to pronounce "step back":
AU
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see step, back.
To stop what one is doing and evaluate the current situation.
Example: "Perhaps we should step back for a second and think about solving this problem a different way."
To prevent oneself from becoming emotionally involved in a certain situation.
Example: "As a therapist sometimes you have to step back from your clients' lives."
to depart driving the train following the train they arrived into the station driving, so as to decrease service turnaround time.
A reversion to a former state or situation.
Example Sentences
1
When things get too overwhelming, sometimes it's important to step back and take a deep breath.
2
Before making any impulsive decisions, it's wise to step back and consider the consequences.
3
In order to gain a new perspective on the problem, she decided to step back and analyze it from a different angle.
4
When the argument escalated, he knew it was necessary to step back and defuse the tension.
5
Taking a step back from his busy schedule allowed him to focus on his personal well-being.
