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backed away

UK
/bækt əˈweɪ/
US
/bækt əˈweɪ/

Translations

back awayverb

backed away

Past Simple

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
pull back
step back
retreat
withdraw

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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