Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does back off mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word back off? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (literally) To move backwards away from something.
  2. (idiomatic) To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
  3. (idiomatic) To lower the setting of.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Faced with criticism of her anti-democratic actions, the president was forced to back off.
Airdrie found the net again first, a poacher's special by Owen Coyle after Martin Hardie's curling shot came back off the post.
I rolled over, rubbed the back of my arm and settled back on to my front ready to doze back off.
But for today you wave a sad farewell as it floats back off into the night sky.
The beating ended with a final blow to the back off Alia's leg, just a few inches above the ankle bone.
The next stage was to have short curly hair kept back off the face as in the photo of Josie and a friend dressed for a formal occasion.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025