odstupati

1. (od + gen.) to deviate; to differ
   Rezultati ne odstupaju mnogo od očekivanih. — The results don't differ much from what was expected.
   Ovaj plan odstupa od našeg dogovora. — This plan deviates from our agreement.
2. to retreat; to back down
   Sindikat ne odstupa od svojih zahteva. — The union isn't backing down from its demands.
   Vojska je polako odstupala prema reci. — The army was slowly retreating toward the river.
3. to step back; to step away
   Kad god mu priđe pas, dete odstupa korak unazad. — Whenever a dog comes near, the child steps back.

Usually used with "od" + genitive; the perfective is odstupiti.