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to turn the clock back
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to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time
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I turned the clock back on my alarm clock and my car's dashboard clock to ensure I wouldn't be early for my morning appointments.
I always turn the clock back in my bedroom when daylight saving time ends to enjoy an extra hour of sleep.
She turned the clock back in the living room before heading to bed to adjust for the end of daylight saving time.
On the last Sunday of daylight saving time, remember to turn the clock back by one hour to return to standard time.
