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to back off
[phrase form: back]
01
retroceder, alejarse
to move away from a person, thing, or situation
Intransitive
Example
The hiker encountered a bear and wisely chose to back off slowly.
El excursionista se encontró con un oso y sabiamente eligió retroceder lentamente.
The dog growled, warning everyone to back off.
El perro gruñó, advirtiendo a todos que retrocedieran.
02
retirarse, desentenderse
to no longer be involved in a task or obligation
Intransitive
Example
The employee was advised to back off temporarily for health reasons.
Se aconsejó al empleado que se retirara temporalmente por razones de salud.
It 's okay to back off if a task becomes too challenging.
Está bien desentenderse si una tarea se vuelve demasiado desafiante.
03
retroceder, alejarse
to avoid telling someone what to do or criticizing them, allowing the person to handle the situation on their own
Intransitive
Example
Teachers should know when to back off and let students navigate challenges.
Los maestros deben saber cuándo retroceder y dejar que los estudiantes enfrenten los desafíos.
Please back off and give her some space to make her own choices.
Por favor, retrocede y dale un poco de espacio para que ella tome sus propias decisiones.
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