step back

phrasal verb

stepped back; stepping back; steps back
: to stop doing something or being actively involved in something for a time so in order to think about it and make decisions in a calm and reasonable way
You need to step back and give yourself some time to work through this.

Examples of step back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Dimon will take a step back as CEO, a move into the chairman role has been teased. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024 Travelers who want to step back in time can board the steam train for a 45-minute round-trip ride through Amish Country (a 4.5-mile ride out and a 4.5-mile ride back), all inside perfectly restored and maintained original equipment. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for step back 

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“Step back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20back. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

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