stand back

• Retroceder o alejarse de algo o alguien, a menudo por seguridad, o mantener distancia física. También puede significar abstenerse de intervenir u observar una situación desde lejos.

To move away from something or someone, often for safety reasons, or to maintain a physical distance. It can also mean to refrain from interfering or to observe a situation from a detached perspective.

1. A2formal

   To step backward or move away from someone or something, often for safety or to get a better view.

   apartarse / retroceder

   • Please stand back from the edge of the platform.
   • The crowd was asked to stand back to let the ambulance pass.
   • He stood back to admire his painting.

2. Remain detachedB2formal

   To not become involved in a situation; to observe from a distance without participating.

   mantenerse al margen

   • Sometimes you need to stand back and see the bigger picture.
   • She stood back from the argument, refusing to take sides.
   • It's important to stand back and evaluate the situation calmly.