back off

Meanings

• Verb

  Withdraw or retreat, especially in the face of opposition or danger.

• Verb

  Give way or yield, as to allow someone or something to pass or proceed.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with back off
off , doff , scoff , coff , golf , half

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Variants

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back off , backed off , backing off , backs off

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Forms

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backed off, backing off, backs off, backed offs

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Etymology

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The phrase 'back off' originated in the late 19th century, meaning to move backward or away. It has since evolved to mean to withdraw or retreat, as in giving way or yielding.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'back off' was first used in print in the late 1800s.

2. The phrase 'back off' is often used in police negotiations to mean 'retreat' or 'give in'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retreat: The act of withdrawing from a place or situation, often in response to danger or opposition.

2. Withdrawal: The act of removing something, such as money or troops, from a place or situation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'back off' is often used to describe a character's decision to retreat or withdraw in the face of danger or opposition. In music, the phrase is used metaphorically in songs to describe a person's decision to end a relationship or distance themselves from someone.

How to Memorize "back off"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself physically moving backward or away from a situation or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'back off' with the image of a car backing up or a person stepping back.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Back Off' stands for 'Bring About Calmness, Order, and Freedom'.

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