English- translations for back off

Definition of back off

  • To move backwards away from something
  • To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act
  • To lower the setting of

Examples

  • I tried to back off slowly from the tiger in my path.
  • You need to back off, or the situation could turn ugly.
  • I was going to sue, until my legal advisors told me to back off.
  • Could you back off the volume a bit? Its really loud.

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