Step off Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɛp/ /ˈɔf
STEP-awf
stˈɛp/ /ˈɒf
STEP-of
Definition
To move by taking a step away from a raised surface to the ground or to move aside or away from something. Sometimes used figuratively to mean leaving a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for getting off buses, trains, or platforms. Informal and sometimes used in arguments as 'step off!' meaning 'back away' or 'stop interfering.' Not the same as 'step out' (to go out) or 'step down' (resign).
Spanish: bajarse (de un lugar elevado) - alejarsePortuguese (BR): descer (de algo elevado) - afastar-sePortuguese (PT): descer (de algo elevado) - afastar-seChinese (Simplified): 走下（高处）- 离开Chinese (Traditional): 走下（高處）- 離開Hindi: किसी ऊँचाई से उतरना - दूर हटनाArabic: النزول (من مكان مرتفع) - الابتعادBengali: নেমে পড়া - বাইরে সরে যাওয়াRussian: сойти - отойтиJapanese: 降りる - 立ち去るVietnamese: bước xuống - tránh raKorean: 내려오다 - 물러나다Turkish: inmek - geri çekilmekUrdu: اترنا - پیچھے ہٹناIndonesian: turun - menjauh
Example Sentences
Please step off the bus carefully.
basic
He stepped off the curb and crossed the street.
basic
Do not step off the platform until the train stops.
basic
She told me to step off and mind my own business.
natural
Just step off if you don’t want to be part of the group.
natural
When you step off the stage, please watch your step.
natural