back off

US /bæk ˈɔf/
UK /bæk ˈɔf/
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1.

retroceder, retirarse

to retreat or withdraw from a situation or confrontation

:
The police told the crowd to back off.
La policía le dijo a la multitud que retrocediera.
He wouldn't back off even when I threatened to call the security.
No quiso retroceder ni siquiera cuando amenacé con llamar a seguridad.
2.

dejar en paz, alejarse

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

:
Just back off and leave me alone!
¡Solo déjame en paz!
I wish he would back off and stop interfering in my life.
Ojalá se alejara y dejara de interferir en mi vida.