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to take back
[phrase form: take]
01
to return something to its original location, owner, or starting point
Transitive: to take back sth | to take back sth somewhere
Grammatical Information
movement verb
regular
separable
present tense
take back
3rd person singular
takes back
past simple
took back
past participle
taken back
Examples
I 'll take back the library books after finishing reading them.
02
to regain the possession of a thing or person
Transitive: to take back sth
Examples
She took back her stolen wallet from the thief.
03
to remind someone of the the past
Transitive: to take back sb to a memory
Examples
The taste of the dish took her back to her childhood home.
04
to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner
Transitive: to take back a statement or promise
Examples
He took back his harsh words and apologized for his behavior.
05
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
Examples
The editor took back the sentence to improve its flow within the text.
06
to restart a relationship with someone after a break
Transitive: to take back an ex-partner
Examples
Mark realized his mistake and wanted Katie to take him back as her boyfriend.
07
to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund
Transitive: to take back a purchased item
Examples
She had to take back the dress because it did n't fit properly.
