English

Verb

take back ‎(third-person singular simple present takes back, present participle taking back, simple past took back, past participle taken back)

1. To retract an earlier statement

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

2. To cause to remember some past event or time

   That tune takes me back to my childhood.‎

3. To resume a relationship

   She has forgiven him, and taken him back.‎

4. To regain possession of something

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

5. To return something to a vendor for a refund

   Take back faulty goods to the shop where you bought them.‎

Related terms

• takeback

Coordinate terms

• bring back

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