BACK OFF (FROM SOMEONE OR SOMETHING)

back off (from someone or something): translation

back away (fromsomeone or something)&back off (fromsomeone or something)

1.Lit.to move backwards from a person or thing; to withdraw physically from someone or something. •

You should back away from the fire.

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Please back off from the man who is threatening you.

2.Fig.to begin to appear uninterested in someone or something; to withdraw one's interest from someone or something. •

The board of directors began to back away from the idea of taking over the rival company.

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Tom backed off from the whole idea of investing in stocks.