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to back off
[phrase form: back]
01
to move away from a person, thing, or situation
Intransitive
Example
The hiker encountered a bear and wisely chose to back off slowly.
The dog growled, warning everyone to back off.
The crowd was asked to back off to give emergency responders room to work.
02
退后, 放手
to no longer be involved in a task or obligation
Intransitive
Example
The employee was advised to back off temporarily for health reasons.
It 's okay to back off if a task becomes too challenging.
The team leader chose to back off amid the tight schedule.
03
放手, 不要干涉
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.
Please back off and give her some space to make her own choices.
I appreciate your input, but it 's time to back off and let me handle my job.
