English Explanatory Dictionary

take a step back

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To withdraw temporarily from a situation in order to evaluate it; to cease one's course of action and take a moment to reflect on it; to try and gain some perspective.

Word forms

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Related words

step back

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