Run back Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈbæk
RUN-bak
ɹˈʌn/ /bˈæk
run-BAK
Definition
To move quickly back to where you were, usually by running. It can also mean to return something by running.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal and used in everyday speech, especially in the context of errands or brief returns. Common in instructions ('run back home'), sports, or stories. Do not confuse with 'runback' (noun, e.g., in American football). Typically not used for long distances.
Spanish: volver corriendo - retroceder corriendoPortuguese (BR): correr de voltaPortuguese (PT): correr de voltaChinese (Simplified): 跑回来Chinese (Traditional): 跑回來Hindi: दौड़ते हुए वापस आनाArabic: يعود ركضًاBengali: দৌড়ে ফিরে যাওয়া - দৌড়ে ফেরত দেওয়াRussian: сбегать обратно - быстро вернуть (бегом)Japanese: 走って戻る - 走って返すVietnamese: chạy về lại - chạy trả lạiKorean: 달려 돌아가다 - 달려서 되돌려주다Turkish: geri koşmak - koşarak geri vermekUrdu: واپس دوڑ جانا - دوڑ کر واپس دیناIndonesian: berlari kembali - berlari mengembalikan
Example Sentences
Please run back to the house and get your jacket.
basic
He had to run back to school because he forgot his homework.
basic
If it starts to rain, just run back inside.
basic
I forgot my keys—I’ll run back and grab them.
natural
She offered to run back to the store for more milk.
natural
Can you run back this book to Sarah before class?
natural