Refer back to Meaning in English
expression
ɹəˈfɝ/, /ɹɪˈfɝ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
ri-FUR bak too
ɹɪfˈɜː/ /bˈæk/ /tˈuː
ri-FUR bak too
Definition
To return to something that was mentioned, written, or discussed earlier, often to clarify, explain, or connect ideas.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or academic contexts, often in presentations, emails, or documents. Usually used when you want to remind someone of earlier information, or connect current points to previous ones. Can be followed by 'the previous point', 'what I said', or similar phrases.
Spanish: volver a - hacer referencia aPortuguese (BR): voltar a - referir-se novamente aPortuguese (PT): voltar a - referir-se novamente aChinese (Simplified): 回顧 - 再次提及Chinese (Traditional): 回顧 - 再次提及Hindi: फिर से उल्लेख करना - वापस संदर्भित करनाArabic: الرجوع إلى - الإشارة مرة أخرى إلىBengali: পুনরায় উল্লেখ করা - আগের বিষয়ে ফিরে যাওয়াRussian: вернуться к - снова обратиться кJapanese: 再び言及する - 戻るVietnamese: quay lại (vấn đề trước đó) - nhắc lạiKorean: 다시 언급하다 - 이전 내용을 참조하다Turkish: tekrar değinmek - önceki konuya dönmekUrdu: پھر رجوع کرنا - دوبارہ حوالہ دیناIndonesian: merujuk kembali ke - mengacu lagi pada
Example Sentences
Let me refer back to my earlier point.
basic
The teacher will refer back to this topic next week.
basic
Please refer back to your notes if you forget.
basic
I often refer back to old emails to check details.
natural
Can I refer back to something you said earlier?
natural
If you get confused, just refer back to the instructions.
natural