Back away
verb
To move backwards away from something or someone, usually because you are surprised or scared.
As the dog growled, he slowly backed away.
Often appears as...
- back away slowly
- back away in fear
verb
To choose not to do something, or to stop supporting a particular plan or idea, because you have changed your opinion about it or it has become too difficult.
He decided to back away from the project due to its increased complexity.
Often appears as...
- back away from commitment
- back away from deal
verb
To move backwards away from something or someone, usually because you are surprised or scared.
As the dog growled, he slowly backed away.
Often appears as...
- back away slowly
- back away in fear
verb
To choose not to do something, or to stop supporting a particular plan or idea, because you have changed your opinion about it or it has become too difficult.
He decided to back away from the project due to its increased complexity.
Often appears as...
- back away from commitment
- back away from deal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Distance
Used when increasing physical space between oneself and something else.
When he noticed the snake, he backed away.
Pro Tip 2/3Cautionary Response
Often indicates cautiousness or a reaction to potential danger or discomfort.
She backed away as the argument became heated.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-verbal Interaction
Can describe a non-verbal way of showing hesitation or refusal.
He backed away, signaling he didn't want to participate.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Distance
Used when increasing physical space between oneself and something else.
When he noticed the snake, he backed away.
Pro Tip 2/3Cautionary Response
Often indicates cautiousness or a reaction to potential danger or discomfort.
She backed away as the argument became heated.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-verbal Interaction
Can describe a non-verbal way of showing hesitation or refusal.
He backed away, signaling he didn't want to participate.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Distance
Used when increasing physical space between oneself and something else.
When he noticed the snake, he backed away.
Pro Tip 2/3Cautionary Response
Often indicates cautiousness or a reaction to potential danger or discomfort.
She backed away as the argument became heated.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-verbal Interaction
Can describe a non-verbal way of showing hesitation or refusal.
He backed away, signaling he didn't want to participate.
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