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.

Examples of step back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scooter Braun is stepping back from his role as CEO of HYBE America after four years at the head of the U.S. arm of the South Korean entertainment giant. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025

Some franchisors will want to remain hands-on in all aspects of the business, whilst others may prefer to take a step back from ground level operations and focus on brand development and growth. —Fiona Simpson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

The two stocks have had an incredible bounce back this quarter after a rough start to the year, as fears around China export controls and global tariff issues have taken a step back in investors' minds. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 June 2025

Wilson and Broccoli will remain co-owners of Bond, but are stepping back from producing duties. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 June 2025

Rhymes for step back

• aback
• anzac
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback