phrasal verb 'take back'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
take back
[teɪk bæk]
to return something

Other meanings

  • to admit that what you said was wrong
  • to regain possession of something
  • to remind someone of a past time

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "take back"

  • I need to take back the books I borrowed.
  • He took back what he said about her.
  • That song takes me back to my school days.

Features of Using "take back"

Separability:Optionally separable Transitivity:Transitive Level:B1 Verb:take Particle:back

Often used when talking about apologies, memories, or returning purchased items.

Other phrasal verbs with the verb take

take-off

take off

to leave the ground and begin to fly
take away

take away

remove something from a place or person
take-up

take up

to begin a new activity or hobby
take-out

take out

to remove something from a place
take-over

take over

to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility
take-in

take in

to absorb or understand something
take after

take after

to resemble a family member in appearance or character
take along

take along

to bring someone or something with you
take down

take down

to remove something from a higher position
take aside

take aside

to move someone away from others for a private conversation
take apart

take apart

disassemble into pieces
take through

take through

to guide someone through a process or explain something step by step
take on

take on

to accept or undertake a task or responsibility
take to

take to

to begin to like someone or something
take over from

take over from

to assume control or responsibility from someone else
take out on

take out on

to direct your anger or frustration toward someone or something unfairly
take down a notch

take down a notch

to humble someone or reduce their arrogance