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to take back
[phrase form: take]
01
取り戻す, 返す
to return something to its original location, owner, or starting point
Transitive: to take back sth | to take back sth somewhere
Example
I 'll take back the library books after finishing reading them.
She is taking back the rental car to the airport tomorrow.
They took back the canoe to the lake after their trip.
02
取り戻す, 取り返す
to regain the possession of a thing or person
Transitive: to take back sth
Example
She took back her stolen wallet from the thief.
They took back the control of the company from the previous management.
The homeowner took back their property after the tenant moved out.
03
思い出させる, 過去に戻す
to remind someone of the the past
Transitive: to take back sb to a memory
Example
The taste of the dish took her back to her childhood home.
The sight of the ocean took them back to their honeymoon trip.
The book's description took her back to the setting of her favorite novel.
04
撤回する, 取り消す
to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner
Transitive: to take back a statement or promise
Example
He took back his harsh words and apologized for his behavior.
They took back their promise to attend the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
He regretted his comment and took it back during the meeting.
05
戻す, 再配置する
to move a text to the previous line or a previous location within printed material for better placement or formatting
Transitive: to take back a text
Example
The editor took back the sentence to improve its flow within the text.
She took back the paragraph to adjust the line breaks and make it fit better.
The typesetter took back the word to fix spacing issues.
06
戻す, 再開する
to restart a relationship with someone after a break
Transitive: to take back an ex-partner
Example
Mark realized his mistake and wanted Katie to take him back as her boyfriend.
Despite challenges, the team decided to take back their former coach, trusting in his ability to lead them to victory.
Having learned from his errors, he hoped his family would take him back after his time away.
07
返す, 戻す
to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund
Transitive: to take back a purchased item
Example
She had to take back the dress because it did n't fit properly.
The customer decided to take back the electronic device due to a malfunction.
The policy allows customers to take back items within 30 days of purchase.
