Meaning of go back in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    go back

    Definitions

    1. come back to place where one has been before, or return to a previous activity

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  2. 2. belong to an earlier time

    Examples

    • « This story dates back 200 years »
  3. 3. return in thought or speech to something
  4. 4. regain a former condition after a financial loss

    Examples

    • « We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90 »
    • « The company managed to recuperate »

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Famous quotes

  • « My dream life is just to go back to my job full-time. And be with my family. You know, regular dreams, common dreams that everyone has. »
    Carla Bruni
  • « We needed to go back on the offense and offer clear leadership on Iraq. »
    Condoleezza Rice
  • « I wake up every morning, look in the mirror and ask, 'Am I a sex symbol?' Then I go back to bed again. It's stupid to think that way. »
    Antonio Banderas
  • « I have now taken a serious task upon myself and I fear a greater one that is in the power of any man to perform in the given time-but it is too late to go back. »
    Eli Whitney
  • « After hurting myself like that, I could not go back immediately to racing. I was in no condition, mentally or physically. That helped me to strengthen myself to go through the hard times that were ahead with my business, and to be successful. »
    Nelson Piquet

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