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back away

UK
/bæk əˈweɪ/
US
/bæk əˈweɪ/

Translations

back awayverb
backed away
Past Simple
backed away
Past Participle
backing away
Gerund
UK
/bæk əˈweɪ/
US
/bæk əˈweɪ/
reculerSe dit d’un mouvement de recul physique, souvent par peur ou par prudence.
She began to back away slowly when she saw the snake.
Elle a commencé à reculer lentement quand elle a vu le serpent.
se retirerSe dit d’un désengagement ou d’un retrait d’un projet, d’un accord ou d’une situation.
He decided to back away from the project after realizing the risks involved.
Il a décidé de se retirer du projet après avoir pris conscience des risques encourus.
Synonyms
recede
withdraw
retreat
step back
pull back

Definitions

back awayverb
To move backward away from something or someone, often due to fear or caution.
She began to back away slowly when she saw the snake.
To withdraw from a situation or commitment.
He decided to back away from the project after realizing the risks involved.
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