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to go back
[phrase form: go]
01
to refer to something that occurred or was mentioned in the past
Examples
During the discussion, he would often go back to the importance of teamwork.
Let's go back to our earlier conversation about future plans.
02
to return to a previous location, position, or state
Examples
He decided to go back to the old town where he grew up.
I need to go back to the office to retrieve a document I left behind.
03
to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time
Examples
The tradition of celebrating the festival goes back for centuries.
The family's history in this town goes back to the early 19th century.
04
(of clocks) to have the time adjusted backward by one hour at the end of daylight saving time
Examples
The time will go back by one hour when daylight saving time ends.
We need to make sure all the clocks in the house go back on time.
05
to have a history of knowing or being acquainted with someone for an extended period
Examples
The members of our book club go back ten years, sharing a passion for literature.
Bob and I go back decades; we met during our time at the university.
