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Definition take back in British English

take back phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to take something that you have bought back to the shops because it is broken or not suitable

Example

If you don't like the scarf, I can take it back.

Synonyms and related words
showroom shop shop around
2

to accept someone again after they have left a relationship, job etc and want to return to it

Example

She had an affair, but then he took her back.

Synonyms and related words
accept admission admit
3

to admit that something you said to or about someone was wrong

Example

I didn't mean what I said - I take it back.

Synonyms and related words
admit confess own up
4

to remind someone of something in the past

Example

This song always takes me back to my childhood.

Synonyms and related words
remind come to bring back
Definition take back in British English