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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
back off
▪ I. ˌback ˈoff derived
1. to move backwards in order to get away from sb/sth frightening or unpleasant
•As the riot police approached, the crowd backed off.
2. to stop threatening, criticizing or annoying sb
•Back off! There's no need to yell at me.
•The press have agreed to back off and leave the couple alone.
Main entry: ↑backderived
▪ II. ˌback ˈoff (from sth) derived
to choose not to take action, in order to avoid a difficult situation
•The government backed off from a confrontation.
Main entry: ↑backderived
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