Zoeken
to turn back
[phrase form: turn]
01
terugkeren, teruggaan
to return to a previous state or condition
Example
The peace talks seemed promising at first, but recent events have caused negotiations to turn back to hostility.
The medication helped him improve temporarily, but soon he began to turn back to his previous condition.
Despite her efforts to move forward, she could n't shake off her doubts and found herself turning back to old habits.
02
terugzetten, herstellen
to set something to a previous state or setting
Example
The technician had to turn back the thermostat because the room was too warm.
It 's difficult to turn back the impact of technological advancements.
Is there a way to turn back the changes and recover them?
03
terugkeren, omdraaien
to go back along the same route one already covered
Example
The cyclists had to turn back because of a mechanical failure.
The pilgrims turned back when they reached a restricted area.
The pilgrims turned back when they reached a restricted area.
04
terugzetten, achteruit draaien
to set something to a previous state or setting, especially regarding time or a particular condition
Example
Can you please turn back the volume on the TV?
The technician had to turn back the thermostat because the room was too warm.
Is there a way to turn back the changes and recover them?
05
terugsturen, omkeren
to force someone or something to go back toward where they came from, often with authority
Example
Due to the road closure, the police had to turn back hundreds of cars to divert traffic.
The police turned back the protesters who tried to march toward the government building.
The border patrol turned back several migrants who attempted to cross the border illegally.
06
terugdringen, terugsturen
to prevent the advance of a danger or an enemy
Example
The bouncer had to turn back individuals who did n't meet the entry requirements for the exclusive club.
The principal had to turn back the students who arrived late for the school trip, as the bus had already left.
The security measures were designed to turn back any potential threats at the border before they could pose a danger to the country.
07
omdraaien, omkeren
to flip an item to reveal its opposite side or transform its appearance
Example
The archaeologist carefully turned back the ancient parchment, revealing an additional layer of writing.
08
terugkeren, van gedachte veranderen
to change one's mind or undo something that has been done, said, or promised
Example
The company decided to turn back on their initial decision to lay off employees after receiving backlash from the public.
The politician faced criticism for attempting to turn back on his campaign promises once in office.
Despite his doubts, he could n't turn back once he began the adventurous journey into the unknown.
Voorbeeld
The peace talks seemed promising at first, but recent events have caused negotiations to turn back to hostility.
The medication helped him improve temporarily, but soon he began to turn back to his previous condition.
Despite her efforts to move forward, she couldn't shake off her doubts and found herself turning back to old habits.
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