go back to
The phrase "go back to" is versatile and used in various contexts, from physical locations to abstract ideas and relationships.
Definition
A2General
(common)To return to a previous place or position.
Example
- After the meeting, I will go back to my office.
- She decided to go back to her hometown after many years.
B1General
(common)To resume an activity or task after a break.
Example
- He went back to work after lunch.
- I need to go back to studying for my exams.
B2Conversation
(common)To revisit a previous topic or point in a discussion.
Example
- Can we go back to what you said earlier about the project?
- Let's go back to the main point of the meeting.
B2History
(common)To have existed since a particular time in the past.
Example
- This tradition goes back to the 18th century.
- The origins of this festival go back to ancient times.
B2Romantic Relationships
(informal)To rekindle a romantic relationship with someone from the past.
Example
- They decided to go back to each other after a year apart.
- She is considering going back to her ex-boyfriend.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go back to":
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