Step back

verb

To move backwards by one step.

The trainer asked the trainees to step back and examine the whole project.
Visual representation of "step back" - to move backwards by one step

Often appears as...

  • step back from
  • step back and
verb

To withdraw or remove oneself emotionally or mentally.

I needed to step back from the argument to calm down.
Visual representation of "step back" - to withdraw or remove oneself emotionally or mentally

Often appears as...

  • step back from
  • step back and

Usage tips

Neutral

verb

To avoid or refrain from doing something.

He decided to step back from the project due to personal reasons.
Visual representation of "step back" - to avoid or refrain from doing something

Often appears as...

  • step back from
  • step back and

Usage tips

Neutral

verb

To consider, analyze or reconsider something more carefully.

Let's step back for a moment and think about the implications of this decision.
Visual representation of "step back" - to consider, analyze or reconsider something more carefully

Often appears as...

  • step back and
  • step back for a moment

Usage tips

Neutral

verb

To move backwards by one step.

The trainer asked the trainees to step back and examine the whole project.
Visual representation of "step back" - to move backwards by one step

Often appears as...

  • step back from
  • step back and
verb

To withdraw or remove oneself emotionally or mentally.

I needed to step back from the argument to calm down.
Visual representation of "step back" - to withdraw or remove oneself emotionally or mentally

Often appears as...

  • step back from
  • step back and

Usage tips

Neutral

verb

To avoid or refrain from doing something.

He decided to step back from the project due to personal reasons.
Visual representation of "step back" - to avoid or refrain from doing something

Often appears as...

  • step back from
  • step back and

Usage tips

Neutral

verb

To consider, analyze or reconsider something more carefully.

Let's step back for a moment and think about the implications of this decision.
Visual representation of "step back" - to consider, analyze or reconsider something more carefully

Often appears as...

  • step back and
  • step back for a moment

Usage tips

Neutral

Definition 1 of 4
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Physical Distance

Used to ask for more space or avoid a possible danger.

Illustration for Physical Distance
Step back! The glass might shatter.
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Observation Encouraged

Suggests taking a moment to carefully look at something.

Illustration for Observation Encouraged
If you step back, you'll see the pattern emerge.
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Physical Distance

Used to ask for more space or avoid a possible danger.

Illustration for Physical Distance
Step back! The glass might shatter.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Observation Encouraged

Suggests taking a moment to carefully look at something.

Illustration for Observation Encouraged
If you step back, you'll see the pattern emerge.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Distance

Used to ask for more space or avoid a possible danger.

Illustration for Physical Distance
Step back! The glass might shatter.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Observation Encouraged

Suggests taking a moment to carefully look at something.

Illustration for Observation Encouraged
If you step back, you'll see the pattern emerge.
Visual representation of the word "Step back"

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