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stand back

The correct spelling is stand back.

How to pronounce stand back

verb

Say it like: Sta-nd -bak

The correct spelling is stand back. To maintain distance. For example: "You had better stand back and let me operate the chainsaw."

Usage Examples

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

While others debated the proposals, he stood back.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To maintain distance.
  2. 2.To abstain from participation.
  3. 3.(of a wicket-keeper) to stand a long way behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a fast bowler

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