Phrasal VerbBriathra Frásacha1 (v + adv) move backintransitiveneamhaistreachdruid siarPhrVcmucúlaighverbcmushe tried to help him, but he backed away from herd'fhéach sí le cuidiú leis, ach dhruid sé siar uaithi2 (v + adv) distance yourself from position, situationintransitiveneamhaistreachtarraing siarcmuhe never backed away from a debateníor tharraing sé siar ó dhíospóireacht riamh→ back