phrasal verb

Stand off

Rank #2015Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Move or remain at a distance

Meanings

  • Move or remain at a distance (intransitive, International English)
  • Avoid or delay creditors (separable [optional], International English)
  • Move or stay away from the shore (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • We need to STAND OFF.
  • She's STANDG ON OFF from her ex.
  • Let's STAND OFF to the next topic.

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