Refer back Meaning in English
expression
ɹəˈfɝ/, /ɹɪˈfɝ/ /ˈbæk
ri-FUR BAK, ruh-FUR BAK
ɹɪfˈɜː/ /bˈæk
ri-FUR BAK
Definition
To mention, consult, or go back to something that was previously discussed, written, or decided.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly formal; often used in meetings, reports, or emails. Typical contexts include 'refer back to section 3' or 'refer back to our previous conversation'. Not used for physical movement—it's always about information or discussion.
Spanish: remitirse - volver a consultarPortuguese (BR): remeter - voltar a consultarPortuguese (PT): remeter - voltar a consultarChinese (Simplified): 回溯 - 返回参考Chinese (Traditional): 回溯 - 返回參考Hindi: फिर से संदर्भित करनाArabic: الرجوع مرة أخرىBengali: পুনরায় উল্লেখ করা - ফিরে দেখাRussian: сослаться - обратиться назадJapanese: 参照する - 振り返る（情報）Vietnamese: tham khảo lại - quay lại (thông tin đã nói)Korean: 다시 참고하다 - 다시 언급하다Turkish: geri dönüp bakmak - tekrar başvurmakUrdu: دوبارہ حوالہ دینا - دوبارہ رجوع کرناIndonesian: merujuk kembali - melihat kembali
Example Sentences
Please refer back to chapter five for more details.
basic
I need to refer back to last year's report.
basic
You can refer back to this email at any time.
basic
If you forget the instructions, just refer back to the guide.
natural
Let's refer back to what was said in the last meeting.
natural
Sometimes it's helpful to refer back when making a difficult decision.
natural