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to stand back
[phrase form: stand]
01
to position oneself at a distance from an object or person
02
to avoid a particular person, situation, or thing
03
to choose not to get involved in a specific activity or situation
stand back
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Example
The teacher instructed the students to stand back from the experiment table to ensure their safety.
The teacher asked the curious students to stand back while he demonstrated a science experiment with bubbling liquids.
When handling delicate artifacts, the museum staff requested visitors to stand back to prevent accidental damage.
During the performance, the audience was asked to stand back from the stage to allow for an emergency exit.
Concerned about the wild animal, the park ranger advised visitors to stand back and observe from a distance.
