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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