English to English verb
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retrace one's course | | Example: The hikers got into a storm and had to turn back
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2 |
go back to a previous state | | Example: We reverted to the old rules
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3 |
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings | | Example: Drive away potential burglars drive away bad thoughts dispel doubts The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers
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4 |
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of | | Example: Arrest the downward trend Check the growth of communism in South East Asia Contain the rebel movement Turn back the tide of communism
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5 |
turn inside out or upside down | | source: wordnet30
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