HyperDic: stand_back

English > 2 senses of the expression stand back:
VERBstativestand back, keep one's eyes off, keep one's distance, keep one's hands off, stay awaystay clear of, avoid
contactstand backstand away from an object or person
English > stand back: 2 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningStay clear of, avoid.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymskeep one's eyes off, keep one's distance, keep one's hands off, stay away
BroaderbeOccupy a certain position or area
Spanishalejarse, mantener distancia, mantenerse alejado
English > stand back: 2 senses > verb 2, contact
MeaningStand away from an object or person.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderstand, stand upBe standing

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