Go back Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈbæk
GOH-BAK
ɡˈəʊ/ /bˈæk
GOH-BAK
Definition
To return to a place you were before, or to return to an earlier time or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal. Often used when talking about returning home, to work, or to previous situations. Can be followed by 'to' plus a place. Common expressions: 'go back to sleep', 'go back home'. Don't confuse with 'come back' (speaker's location).
Spanish: volver - regresarPortuguese (BR): voltar - retornarPortuguese (PT): voltar - regressarChinese (Simplified): 回去 - 返回Chinese (Traditional): 回去 - 返回Hindi: लौटना - वापस जानाArabic: يعود - يرجعBengali: ফিরে যাওয়া - ফিরে আসাRussian: вернутьсяJapanese: 戻るVietnamese: quay lạiKorean: 돌아가다Turkish: geri dönmekUrdu: واپس جاناIndonesian: kembali
Example Sentences
I have to go back to the office now.
basic
When does the bus go back to the city?
basic
You can't go back inside after midnight.
basic
It's hard to go back after living abroad for so long.
natural
I wish I could go back and fix my mistake.
natural
Let me know when you want to go back to this topic.
natural