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to look back
[phrase form: look]
01
terugkijken, herinneren
to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions
Intransitive: to look back on events or experiences | to look back at events or experiences
Voorbeelden
He looked back on his career with pride, reflecting on his accomplishments.
Hij keek terug op zijn carrière met trots, terwijl hij nadacht over zijn prestaties.
02
terugkijken, zich omdraaien
to turn one's head to see what is behind or happening behind
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
He looked back over his shoulder to see if his friend was still there.
Hij keek over zijn schouder om te zien of zijn vriend er nog was.
03
terugkijken, herzien
to revisit written material for the purpose of recalling or reviewing its content
Intransitive: to look back at written material | to look back on written material
Voorbeelden
The writer looked back on her draft to ensure it was error-free.
De schrijfster keek terug op haar concept om ervoor te zorgen dat het foutloos was.
to not look back
01
to achieve rapid or exceptional success, often continuing to improve without pause
![to {not} [look] back definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/62349/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [look] back definition and meaning")
IdiomVoorbeelden
The team did n't look back after winning their first championship.
02
to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances
![to {not} [look] back definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47230/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [look] back definition and meaning")
IdiomVoorbeelden
When embarking on a new career path, he promised to not look back at his old job with regret but to keep moving forward.
