to take a back seat

Визначення та значення слова « take a back seat» англійською мовою

to take a back seat
01

to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

to [take] a back seat definition and meaning
idiom
informal
Приклади
She took a back seat while her friend handled the main conversation.
02

to stop participating actively, often because success seems unlikely or because one chooses to withdraw

Приклади
Print newspapers have taken a back seat to digital media.
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