What does "Stay back" mean?

keep away from something

Synonym: remain back, keep distance Opposite: approach, come closer

"Stay back" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

just stay back there's another ship coming

— Peppa Pig S5E9

Stay back!

— Black Mirror S2E2

Stay back! All of you, stay back.

— Coco

We have to stay back or he'll see us.

— Desperate Housewives S1E22

Stay back! Stay back!

— Doctor Who S1E9

Stay back, I've got kiwi.

— Friends S2E6

We need you to stay back, okay?

— Grey's Anatomy S3E23

Stay back, slut.

— Parks and Recreation S3E2

"Stay back" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 14 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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