Definitions from Wiktionary (stand off)
▸ verb: To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
▸ verb: (US) To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
▸ verb: (nautical, dated) To move away from shore.
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▸ verb: To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
▸ verb: (US) To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
▸ verb: (nautical, dated) To move away from shore.
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stand back,
rynt,
keep one's distance,
keep off,
part,
stay back,
space,
distantiate,
bear off from,
keep at arm's length,
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