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back away

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbæk əˈweɪ/

back away means: To move backward away from something while still facing it.

verb

MOVE BACKWARDB1

To move backward away from something while still facing it.

  • Back away slowly from the snake.
  • She backed away, keeping her eyes on the stranger.
  • Why are you backing away from me?

How to use it: back away from someone/something (He backed away from the angry dog.)

Similar words: retreat, step back

Opposites: approach, advance

Common phrases: back away slowly, back away from something

WITHDRAW SUPPORTB2

To stop supporting an idea or plan, sometimes denying that you ever supported it.

  • They backed away from the plan.
  • The minister is backing away from her earlier position.
  • Will investors back away from the deal?

How to use it: back away from something (The party backed away from its earlier promises.)

Similar words: withdraw, distance oneself

Opposites: support, endorse

Common phrases: back away from something, back away from promises

Questions about back away

What does back away mean?

To move backward away from something while still facing it.

What is back away in other languages?

Türkçe: geri geri uzaklaşmak · Español: retroceder · Français: reculer · Deutsch: zurückweichen · Italiano: indietreggiare · 日本語: 後ずさりする

How do you pronounce back away?

It is pronounced /ˌbæk əˈweɪ/.

How do you use back away in a sentence?

Back away slowly from the snake. She backed away, keeping her eyes on the stranger.

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