How to pronounce “back off”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (literally) To move backwards away from something.
• (idiomatic) To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
• (idiomatic) To lower the setting of.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back,‎ off.

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