Meaning of the word "move back" in English

What does "move back" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

move back

US /muːv bæk/
UK /muːv bæk/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to retreat or withdraw to a previous position or location

Example:
The crowd was asked to move back from the police line.
We had to move back to avoid the falling debris.
2.

to postpone or reschedule something to a later time

Example:
The meeting has been moved back to next week.
They decided to move back the deadline by a month.