English · Phrasal verb Attested

stand back

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To maintain distance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giữ khoảng cách

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Where it’s used: Used American English

You had better stand back and let me operate the chainsaw.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To abstain from participation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

từ chối tham gia

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(of a wicket-keeper) to stand a long way behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a fast bowler

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đứng cách xa để bắt bóng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “stand back” mean?

To maintain distance.

Is “stand back” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.