All phrasal verbs
back
/bæk/3 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to move backwards, or to support.
Three verbs, three very different meanings. Back up = support, reverse a car, or make a copy of data. Back down = withdraw from a position in an argument. Back off = stop pressuring someone — often said as a warning.
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| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| back upSeparable3 meanings | support someone; reverse a vehicle; copy data | UP = you stand behind them, or the file is duplicated. |
| back downNo object | withdraw from a position in a dispute | DOWN = you lower your claim. |
| back offNo object | retreat; stop pressuring someone | OFF = break contact — often a warning. |