Use 'back off' to defuse tensions or show you want peace when there's a confrontation.

Conflicts and Arguments

Saying 'back off' can sound forceful, so use it to assert yourself in a strong but not aggressive way.

Assertiveness

'Back off' can mean to physically step away, often for safety or from intimidation.

Not just for physical space, 'back off' can refer to giving someone emotional or social room.

In business, 'back off' indicates stepping away from decisions or plans, often due to new insights or risks.

Use 'back off' to describe a strategic decision to avoid a commitment, preserving business relationships.

Employ 'back off' to describe lowering the priority level of an involvement or pursuit.

'Back off' is used to communicate the need for personal time or distance in a relationship or role.