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.

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He's also joined the royals on their holiday church outings such as Christmas and Easter since stepping back from his royal role. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Stephanie Arcila, meanwhile, will take a step back this season as Gabriela Perez, appearing only in a guest capacity. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025 Andrew, 65, denies any wrongdoing, but stepped back from royal duties in 2019, over his Epstein links. NPR, 17 Oct. 2025 The United States may be choosing to step back. Sergio Alonso Fernández De Córdova Y De Veyga, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 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 19 Oct. 2025.

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