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Meaning of take back

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

take back

verb

Definitions

  1. To retract/withdraw an earlier statement

    Example: No, you are not fat; I take it all back.

  2. To cause to remember some past event or time

    Example: That tune takes me back to my childhood.

  3. To resume a relationship

    Example: She has forgiven him, and taken him back.

  4. To regain possession of something

    Example: The wedding is off, and he has taken back the ring.