отступить
Translation of отступить
back off
Russian word in Latin letters: otstupit
Meaning of отступить
пятиться, чтобы отойти подальше
to move backwards in order to get further away from something
Pronunciation
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Back off a little. You are too close.
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Отступи немного, ты слишком близко.
She backed off when the dog growled.
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Она отступила, когда собака зарычала.
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What's the difference between отступить, отойти, попятиться, and отстать
Everyday: step away, step back.
Move back without turning, often in fear.
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Another meaning: Back off! = leave me alone.
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What does отступить mean?
to move backwards in order to get further away from something
How do you pronounce отступить?
отступить is pronounced [ɐtstʊˈpʲitʲ], in Latin letters “otstupit”.
How is отступить used in a sentence?
Back off a little. You are too close. Translation: Отступи немного, ты слишком близко.
Is отступить part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, отступить (back off) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is отступить part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, отступить (back off) can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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