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Definition take a back seat in British English

take a back seat phrase

phrase
1

to deliberately become less active, and give up trying to control things

Example

I'll be happy to take a back seat when Robin takes over.

Synonyms and related words
give up swear off grow out of
2

to become less important

Example

Other issues must take a back seat to this crisis.

Synonyms and related words
weaken fade lessen
Definition take a back seat in British English