take back

verb

1. to retract or withdraw (something said, written, promised, etc)
2. to regain possession of
3. to return for exchange

   to take back a substandard garment

4. to accept (someone) back (into one's home, affections, etc)
5. to remind one of the past; cause one to reminisce

   that tune really takes me back

6. also intr printing to move (copy) to the previous line

Example Sentences

Cyclists say they have resorted to "dangerous" methods to find and take back their own stolen bikes, claiming it is the best hope of retrieving them.

From BBC

Brexit victor Boris Johnson was widely expected to make good on his referendum statement that voting Leave in the Brexit referendum was “the only way to take back control of immigration”.

From BBC

“However, approximately two weeks after the cash delivery, Zilke returned to Thompson’s residence and took back $150,000 without telling the DEA agents,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

What memories will stay with you from your concerts here, and what will you take back to Ukraine from this tour?

From Los Angeles Times

At the start of the third set, Gauff saved three break points before conceding as Zheng took back control on her serve - yet it was only temporary.

From BBC

Related Words

• cancel
• reclaim
• renege
• repeal
• repossess
• rescind
• revoke
• withdraw