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Meaning of step back | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
stɛp ˈbæk

Definitions

  1. A setback, downgrade, or deterioration.
    idiomatic
  2. A reversion to a former state or situation.
    idiomatic

Equivalents

Esperanto retropaŝi

Examples

“Switching to more frequent meetings was a step back for that team, which had too many meetings already.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

step by step step change step chart step climb step dance step deal

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