step off

To move from something by taking a step, especially when leaving a vehicle.

• Step off the platform carefully.
• He stepped off the train with his suitcase.
• She waved as she stepped off the stage.

How to use it: step off something (She stepped off the bus outside the school.)

Similar words: get off

Opposites: step onto

Common phrases: step off something, step off the bus, step off the stage

To measure a distance by walking along it, or mark equal distances using a measuring tool.

• He stepped off the length of the garden.
• We stepped the distance off before marking the boundary.
• She used dividers to step off equal spaces on the drawing.

How to use it: step off something / step something off (He stepped the distance off across the field.)

Similar words: pace out, measure

Common phrases: step off something, step something off, step off distances

To stop arguing, threatening, or getting involved in a conflict.

• Step off! I want no trouble.
• He stepped off when he saw how angry she was.
• You need to step off before this becomes a fight.

Similar words: back down, back off

Common phrases: step off now, just step off