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Definition stand back in British English

stand back phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to move away from something, or to stand at a distance from something, especially something dangerous

Example

The children were told to stand well back from the fire.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
2

if a building stands back from a road, it is a short distance away from it

Example

The house stands back around twenty yards from the lane.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
3

to not let yourself be influenced by your feelings about a situation so that you can think about it more clearly

Example

I forced myself to stand back and assess the situation.

Synonyms and related words
manage suppress deal with
Definition stand back in British English