Definition
to be handed back or restored
You need to go back this book to the library.
After the misunderstanding, she decided to go back the ring to him.
The company requested employees to go back the borrowed equipment.
go back
Related to word: go
Phrasal Verb
Definition (movement)
- B1
to go back to a previous location
We need to go back to the starting point to restart the plan.
She got lost during the trip and had to go back to the previous road.
If you want to find your phone, it's best to go back to where you last left it.
Definition (time)
to date back to an earlier period
The history of this building can go back to the 19th century.
This custom goes back to ancient traditions.
His research goes back to early experiments from decades ago.