stand back

stand back(

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to move away from)

a. alejarse

Eduardo put on his goggles and told everyone to stand back.Eduardo se puso las gafas protectoras y les dijo que se alejaran.

b. apartarse

Stand back from the machinery because you could get hit with a piece of flying metal.Apártate de la maquinaria porque se te podría saltar un fragmento de metal.

c. retirarse

A fight broke out, and everyone stood back.Estalló una pelea y todos se retiraron.

2. (to be far)

a. estar apartado

The cabin stands back from the edge of the wood, so you can't see it from the field.La cabaña está apartada del borde del bosque, así que no se ve desde el campo.

3. (to not get involved)

a. distanciarse

After stepping back from things, I was able to get a much clearer perspective on my life.Después de distanciarme un poco de las cosas, pude obtener una perspectiva de mi vida mucho más clara.

stand back

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

1. (move away)

a. alejarse

stand back

verb:intransitive:plus_adverb

1 [+person] retirarse; tomar una posición más objetiva

You must stand back and get the problem into perspective

stand back, please! ¡más atrás, por favor!

2 [+building] (be placed further back) estar apartado;from de

The farm stands back from the road