take back (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: teɪk bæk
Definition
To return something, especially to a shop, or to withdraw a statement or promise.
Examples
She decided to take back the dress because it didn't fit.
He had to take back his harsh words after realizing he was wrong.
The company will take back any product that is not up to standard.
How to Use take back
- take back something (phrasal verb)
- To return an item to the place it was bought or obtained. — "You can take back the groceries if they are spoiled."
- take back what one said (collocation)
- To retract a statement or opinion. — "She had to take back what she said about him being lazy."
- take something back from someone (prepositional phrase)
- To retrieve something from a person. — "The police took back the confiscated weapons."
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