step away
Leave the area
Step away means to physically move back from something, creating distance: Step away from the vehicle.
More often it describes temporarily leaving a situation or responsibility: She stepped away from her desk, He stepped away from the company for a few months.
The phrase implies the absence is brief or the return possible—you step away from something you might step back into.
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- withdrawRemove or pull away
- distanceSpace between two points
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- take fiveBrief rest period
break · mental break · breathe · take a breather · disengage · hands off · remove · space · personal space · leave · exit · walk it off · detach · recede · pull back · escape · rest · reflect
step awayapproach
Way of handling something
step forward · draw near · advance · come closer · close in
step awaystep up
Increase or advance
engage · dive in · get involved · step in · jump in
step awaystay put
Remain in place
remain · stay · hold position · stand fast · stand firm
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