Start back in Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
START-bak-IN
stˈɑːt/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɪn
STAHT-bak-IN
Definition
To begin doing something again, especially after stopping for a while or after being interrupted.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and most often used for activities you take a break from, like work, studying, or talking. Common in American spoken English. Do not use for starting something the very first time. Often follows 'let's' or 'I'.
Spanish: volver a empezar - retomarPortuguese (BR): voltar a começar - retomarPortuguese (PT): voltar a começar - retomarChinese (Simplified): 重新开始 - 重新投入Chinese (Traditional): 重新開始 - 重新投入Hindi: फिर से शुरू करना - दोबारा लगनाArabic: البدء من جديد - استئنافBengali: আবার শুরু করা - পুনরায় শুরু করাRussian: снова начать - вернуться к (делу)Japanese: 再開する - また始めるVietnamese: bắt đầu lại - tiếp tục lạiKorean: 다시 시작하다 - 다시 들어가다Turkish: tekrar başlamak - kaldığı yerden devam etmekUrdu: دوبارہ شروع کرناIndonesian: mulai lagi - kembali melanjutkan
Example Sentences
He paused to think and then started back in with more questions.
natural
Once everyone was ready, the teacher started back in on the lesson.
natural
She took a sip of water and started back in on her homework.
basic
After the noise stopped, he started back in telling his story.
basic
Okay, let's start back in where we left off yesterday.
natural
Let's start back in after our break.
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