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Meanings of back off in English

Remove oneself from an obligation.

Synonyms
Examples for "back up"
Examples for "back up"
1
The technology was never quite able to back up the bold statement.
Wired
2
Return via the Sea Trout Inn and back up along the lane.
The Guardian
3
Once it powers down, wait 30 seconds and power it back up.
Wired
4
India's tax code allows authorities to go back up to seven years.
Reuters
5
Story says ventilators used in ambulances could be used as back up.
The Guardian
1
They probably want me to shoo a chicken out of their way.
Prudence of the Parsonage
2
But most of us chicken out of actually making the quantum leap.
The Irish Times
3
Pounding the chicken out before you cook it helps weaken that collagen.
Wired
4
Behind them, Mawu walked, holding the chicken out in front of her.
Wench: a novel
5
Turn off the cooker, lift the chicken out onto a low-sided tray, etc.
Radio NZ
1
The German utilities decided to pull out of building new nuclear plants.
The Guardian
2
The Tajik government asked Russia in 2004 to pull out its troops.
Reuters
3
Analysts say smaller players may instead choose to pull out of Europe.
Reuters
4
Abbott is already seeking to pull out of one deal this year.
Reuters
5
Mr Tsvangirai has threatened to pull out of negotiations over the issue.
The Irish Times
1
Folding her arms, Linda said, 'You can't go back down south yet.
Valis
2
He added the Islamic state should not back down on nuclear rights.
The Irish Times
3
However, Mastro argues Beijing's response will likely be to not back down.
News.com.au
4
The power in Gregg was impatient, eager; he forced it back down.
Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad
5
We dropped back down to ground level in five point eight seconds.
The Andalite Chronicles
1
Trying to discover whether she wanted to fight or bow out gracefully.
Love is the best medicine: what two dogs taught one veterinarian...
2
But I believe now is the time to bow out, he added.
Radio NZ
3
But the Fringe is determined not to bow out without a fight.
Radio NZ
4
Fitzgerald will bow out of his involvement with the centre in December.
The Irish Times
5
But Nigel Clough's players do not bow out of knockout competitions easily.
The Guardian
Usage of back off in English
1
Nicky let me go; he let me draw back off his body.
Kiss The Dead
2
If the recent 200-plus losses are causing you serious stress, back off.
Reuters
3
We need to back off that business with medal forecasts, he said.
News.com.au
4
For a moment Vince had a choice: back off or keep going.
Throttle
5
Maybe you should back off a bit in case she sees us.
The cold light of mourning
6
Perhaps it was best to back off and watch from a distance.
The spurned viscountess
7
The result was an explosion that tore the back off his gun.
The drawing of the three
8
And the mayor told me in no uncertain terms to back off.
True blue
9
It's expected that you'll back off and let the Bureau handle it.
The cabal
10
After a moment, a voice answered him, echoing back off the walls.
The strain
11
It slid right back off, landing in a puddle below her breasts.
This is where we live
12
If I get any hint of danger, I'll back off, I promise.
The last illusion
13
They either have to, basically, step into the ring or back off.
Wired
14
TV, radio, and newspaper editorials called for the President to back off.
Wet desert: tracking down a terrorist on the colorado river
15
He spiraled back off his feet, behind the heavy copper dry bar.
The bourne identity
16
First thing I knew he was taking me back off the island.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit; Or, How to Win
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Common
United States of America
Common
New Zealand
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