Wind back Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To turn something so it moves in reverse order, especially to go back to an earlier point in a video, audio, or mechanical device. It can also mean to talk or think about something that happened earlier.
Usage & Nuances
'Wind back' is often used with tapes, videos, or clocks, typically in British or Australian English. In figurative speech, it means recalling or discussing earlier events. American English often uses 'rewind' for physical media. Collocates: 'wind back the clock', 'wind back the tape', 'wind back time'.
Example Sentences
Can you wind back the video to the beginning?
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Please wind back the tape after watching.
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Let’s wind back the clock and try again.
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If you wind back to last year, things were very different.
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Could you wind back and repeat what you just said?
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Sometimes I wish I could wind back time.
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