take back

/tˈeɪk bˈak/

/tˈeɪk bˈæk/

to take back

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: take]

to return to a place that one has left earlier

synonyms : bring back

to regain the possession of a thing or person

synonyms : repossess

to remember or recollect something from the past

to retract or withdraw a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner

synonyms : swallow

move text to the previous line; in printing

resume a relationship with someone after an interruption, as in a wife taking back her husband

to return a purchased item to a seller or retailer in order to receive a refund or reimbursement

Examples

1. Oh, once I get my hands on you, you'll take back what you said!

2. Later, Ali Baba's wife takes back the scales.

3. Take back pain for instance.

4. - Take back.