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Meaning of step back | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/stɛp ˈbæk/

Definitions

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

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.

See also

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