What does "Back off" mean?

stop interfering or threatening

Synonym: withdraw, retreat Opposite: advance, approach

"Back off" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Tell her to back off.

Black Mirror S4E6

Back off!

Breaking Bad S2E12

and when you show me that you can do your job-- every part of your job-- perfectly, then i'll back off.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E2

We all go up, so back off.

Doctor Who S1E5

All right back off! I gotta gun!

Friends S5E19

BACK OFF! COME... COME HERE.

Gilmore Girls S1E17

Back off, Bass.

Gossip Girl S2E18

Back off.

Grey's Anatomy S3E20

"Back off" in TV shows & movies

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