come back

1. Retort or reply; also, retaliate. For example, No matter how many insults he flings, I can always come back with another . [Late 1800s]

2. Return to or regain past success or popularity, as in It's hard to come back from two sets down and win the match , or Long hemlines are coming back this fall . [Early 1900s]

3. Return to one's mind, as in Her name came back to me after I saw her picture . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

“I said, ‘Go back in the locker room and come back out here with the right mindset.’

From Los Angeles Times

“There was a social media riot over us taking off the hush puppies a few years ago. So that is coming back,” Adamolekun said.

From Salon

I was told to come back and that’s how it started.”

From Los Angeles Times

Then, on a mad-dash scramble to his right, Maiava threw up a downfield prayer to Duce Robinson, who came back to the ball for a miraculous reception.

From Los Angeles Times

Satellites normally burn up as they come back into the Earth’s atmosphere.

From NewsForKids.net

Related Words

• recover
• resume