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Back off

🇬🇧 UK //bæk ɒf// 🇺🇸 US //bæk ɔf//

Значение Back off

To move away from someone; to stop being involved.

In simple words: To move away or stop approaching someone.

Back off в предложении

• He told the stranger to back off when they got too close.
• You need to back off; you're making me uncomfortable.
• When she started yelling, I decided to back off and let her cool down.
• After a heated argument, it's best to back off for a while.
• If he doesn't respect your boundaries, it's time to back off.

Как использовать Back off

Used informally to ask someone to give space. It can be confrontational. Not suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

back off + object

Memory hint

Imagine a person stepping back from someone who is too close, saying 'back off!'

Похожие слова

Collocations with Back off

• back off someone
• back off quickly
• back off a little
• back off now

Synonyms for Back off

• withdraw
• retreat
• pull back
• step back
• recede

Common mistakes with Back off

• Confusing with 'back down' which means to withdraw from a challenge.
• Using in formal emails or professional settings.
• Incorrectly adding prepositions (e.g., 'back off from').

Частые вопросы о "Back off"

Что значит "Back off"?

To move away or stop approaching someone.

Какое определение у "Back off"?

To move away from someone; to stop being involved.

Как использовать "Back off" в предложении?

He told the stranger to back off when they got too close.

Можешь привести ещё один пример с "Back off"?

You need to back off; you're making me uncomfortable.

Какие синонимы у "Back off"?

Распространённые варианты: withdraw, retreat, pull back, step back, recede.

Какие слова сочетаются с "Back off"?

Часто сочетается с back off someone, back off quickly, back off a little, back off now.

Какие частые ошибки при использовании "Back off"?

Confusing with 'back down' which means to withdraw from a challenge. Using in formal emails or professional settings. Incorrectly adding prepositions (e.g., 'back off from').

Как произносится "Back off"?

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"Back off" формальное или неформальное?

"Back off" неформальное, поэтому подходит для непринуждённых разговоров с друзьями и семьёй.

Когда стоит использовать "Back off"?

Used informally to ask someone to give space. It can be confrontational. Not suitable for formal contexts.