to back off
[phrase form: back]
01
backa undan, dra sig tillbaka
to move away from a person, thing, or situation
Intransitive
Exempel
The firefighter was forced to back off when the flames intensified.
Brandmannen tvingades backa när lågorna intensifierades.
02
backa av, dra sig tillbaka
to no longer be involved in a task or obligation
Intransitive
Exempel
I had to back off when I realized the workload was too much.
Jag var tvungen att backa när jag insåg att arbetsbördan var för stor.
03
backa undan, låta hantera själv
to avoid telling someone what to do or criticizing them, allowing the person to handle the situation on their own
Intransitive
Exempel
I need you to back off and trust that I can manage my workload.
Jag behöver att du backar undan och litar på att jag kan hantera min arbetsbörda.
