back off Antonyms

Meaning of back off

Wordnet

back off (v)

move backwards from a certain position

remove oneself from an obligation

FAQs About the word back off

move backwards from a certain position, remove oneself from an obligation

back out,back down, cop out, fink out,recall, go back on, withdraw, retract, renege, wimp out

follow through (with), comply (with),adhere (to), adhere (to), follow through (with), comply (with),keep, satisfy, fulfill, keep

The neighborhood watch asked the suspicious man to back off from the children's playground.

The aggressive dog was growling and showing its teeth, so the mailman wisely backed off.

The bully was relentless, but the victim finally found the courage to back off.

The teacher had to tell the disruptive student several times to back off and stop disturbing the class.