Place back Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɫeɪs/ /ˈbæk

PLAYS-BAK

UK

plˈeɪs/ /bˈæk

plays-BAK

Definition

To return something to its original place or position after moving or using it.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with objects that are borrowed or moved. Typical collocation: 'Please place it back where you found it.' Can be replaced by 'put back' in informal speech, but 'place back' is slightly more formal or polite.

• Spanish: volver a colocar - poner de nuevo
• Portuguese (BR): colocar de volta - devolver (ao lugar)
• Portuguese (PT): colocar de volta - devolver (ao sítio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 放回
• Chinese (Traditional): 放回
• Hindi: वापस रखना
• Arabic: إعادة وضع - إرجاع (إلى مكانه)
• Bengali: পুনরায় রাখা
• Russian: положить обратно
• Japanese: 元に戻す
• Vietnamese: đặt lại
• Korean: 다시 놓다 - 제자리에 두다
• Turkish: geri koymak
• Urdu: واپس رکھنا
• Indonesian: mengembalikan

Example Sentences

Please place back the book on the shelf.

basic

After using the scissors, place back them in the drawer.

basic

You should always place back toys after playing.

basic

Can you place back my phone where you found it?

natural

Thanks for borrowing my pen, just place back it when you’re done.

natural

If you’re done with the files, could you place back them in the cabinet?

natural