TURN BACK
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There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Turn Back.
Turn Back - as a verb
Retrace one's course
Example: "The hikers got into a storm and had to turn back"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backtrackdouble backGo back to a previous state
Example: "We reverted to the old rules"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regressretrovertreturnrevertHypernyms (Closely Related)
change by reversalreverseturnHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
Example: "Drive away potential burglars"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chase awaydispeldrive awaydrive offdrive outrun offHypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"After walking for miles, we decided to turn back and head home."
"The hiker realized he was lost and had to turn back to find his way back to the trail."
"The driver missed his exit and had to turn back to reach his destination."
"When she saw the long line at the movie theater, Sarah decided to turn back and go home instead."
"The explorers decided to turn back when they encountered an unexpected obstacle."
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