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BACK OFF

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Back Off.

Back Off - as a verb

Move backwards from a certain position

Example: "The bully had to back down"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back downback up

Remove oneself from an obligation

Example: "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back downbow outchicken outpull out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
retirewithdraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I told him to back off when he got too close to me."
"The dog growled at him, but he didn't back off."
"She had to back off from the project due to other commitments."
"The police asked the crowd to back off and give them some space."
"Whenever I approach the bees, they immediately back off."
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