English / phrasal verb
step back
C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To temporarily pause or withdraw from a situation to evaluate it objectively from a broader viewpoint; to pause and think about a situation from a broader perspective
In context
01
Tech innovators must step back from rapid deployment schedules to evaluate the broader societal impact of generative AI.
02
When the neural model began generating skewed classifications, researchers decided to step back and inspect the raw data.
Synonyms
take perspective,pause,reflect
Antonyms
rush forward,plunge ahead,micromanage
Collocations
step back and reflect,take a step back,step back from daily tasks