English / phrasal verb
Stand back
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To maintain a safe distance physically, or to view a situation objectively from a distance
In context
01
The rescue workers asked the crowd to stand back so the medical team could treat the injured victims.
02
Before distributing the emergency aid, the relief team stood back to assess which families had the most urgent needs.
Synonyms
back away,step back,keep distance
Antonyms
approach,advance,crowd around
Collocations
stand back from the danger,stand back and assess,ask the crowd to stand back