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

Related Words

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