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Definition turn back in British English

turn back phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to return the same way that you came instead of continuing on your journey, or to make someone do this

Example

Bad weather forced them to turn back.

Example

Refugees who reach the border may be turned back.

Synonyms and related words
return get back go back
2

to stop doing something and to return to a previous situation or condition

Example

I've gone too far to turn back now.

Synonyms and related words
transition change turn into
Example

A servant was turning back the covers of his bed as he entered.

Definition turn back in British English