standing back

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Definition of standing back in English English dictionary
stand back: To maintain a safe distance from a hazard
You had better stand back and let me operate the chainsaw.
stand back: To abstain from participation
While others debated the proposals, he stood back.
stand back: to stand a long way behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a fast bowler
stand back: If you stand back and think about a situation, you think about it as if you were not involved in it. Stand back and look objectively at the problem. = step back
stand back: stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous
stand back: stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous"
stand back: stand away from an object or person; "He stood back to look at her"

standing back

Hyphenation

stand·ing back

ständîng bäk

/ˈstandəɴɢ ˈbak/ /ˈstændɪŋ ˈbæk/

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