Definition of «back»

The term "back" can refer to several different meanings depending on its context.

1) It may refer to a person's back, which is the part of their body that faces away from them and includes the spine, muscles, and skin.

2) In terms of location or direction, it could indicate the opposite side of something, such as "turn around and face me on my back."

3) It can also refer to a person's past actions or behavior, as in "I don’t want to relive that painful experience again.”

4) In some phrases, “back” could mean returning to a previous state or condition. For example, "set the clock back an hour."

5) Lastly, it can also refer to financial transactions such as depositing money into one's account (e.g., putting money "in the bank").

Back up your important files regularly to avoid losing data.
Turn the car around and drive back to the store because you forgot your wallet.
Please sit back and relax while the movie plays.
Write your name on the back of the paper.
Make sure to put the book back on the shelf after you finish reading it.
I need to take a step back and reassess the situation before making a decision.
The hiker slipped and fell, injuring her back.
Would you like to go back and change anything in your past?
I'll be right back, I need to grab something from the other room.

Sure, it's technically possible to time the market perfectly — get out on the way down and come back in on the way up. (wealthsimple.com)
The company also said it intends to initiate a share buy - back of up to $ 2 billion which is expected to commence shortly. (rttnews.com)
Go out on the track together, trying to get warm and then go back on track for three or four more laps. (wtf1.com)
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