Stand back Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Safety First Used when needing to keep a safe distance for protection or avoiding danger. Stand back from the edge of the platform. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Space Indicates a physical movement away from a person or object. Please stand back from the painting. Pro Tip 3/3Giving Room ,Encourages making space for something to happen or be observed. Stand back to let the ambulance pass.