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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Archewell, which the couple launched in 2020 shortly after stepping back from their roles as senior working royals, received a $5 million donation from an individual donor, as well as $335,000 from five separate individual contributors. —

Erin Hill, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 In a showcase game, his NFL Most Valuable Player case — the last thing Jackson seems worried about, to be clear — took a step back. —

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024 If the Orioles lose out on Santander, who would likely give Baltimore a hometown discount, on a three-year, $69 million deal, the Orioles deserve to take a step back. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 Emotional Intelligence And Etiquette: A Leader's Secret Weapon While etiquette has taken a step back, the ability to connect genuinely with others has become a front-row skill for leaders. —

Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for step back