back away

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения движения назад от кого-либо или чего-либо, часто из-за страха или чтобы избежать ситуации.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of moving backwards away from someone or something, often due to fear or to avoid a situation.

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1. formal

   To move backwards away from someone or something, often due to fear or caution.

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   • He backed away from the growling dog.
   • She backed away slowly when she saw the snake.
   • The crowd backed away from the burning building.

   Синонимыback offdraw backfall backpull backrecoilretreatwithdraw

   Антонимыadvanceapproachforwardprogress

2. Withdraw from a situationinformal

   To avoid or retreat from a commitment, conflict, or dangerous situation.

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   • The politician backed away from his earlier statement.
   • She backed away from the argument to keep the peace.
   • They backed away from the deal after discovering the risks.

   Синонимыback offdisengagepull backrecederecoilretreatshrinkwithdraw

   Антонимыadvanceapproachconfrontface

Базовый глаголback