Flash back
verb
To suddenly and vividly remember something from the past.
When he smelled the sea, he flashed back to his childhood vacations at the beach
Often appears as...
- flash back to the past
- flash back to childhood
verb
In film or literature, to show an earlier event.
In the movie, it flashes back to the protagonist's childhood to explain her fear of water
Often appears as...
- flash back to earlier scene
- flash back to previous episode
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Technical
verb
In technology, to return to an earlier version of a software or firmware.
After the update caused issues, they had to flash back to the previous version
Often appears as...
- flash back to previous version
- flash back to original firmware
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Technical
noun
An unexpected fire reaching the source of fuel.
The improper handling of the flammable materials caused a dangerous flash back
Often appears as...
- flash back in an engine
- risk of flash back
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To suddenly and vividly remember something from the past.
When he smelled the sea, he flashed back to his childhood vacations at the beach
Often appears as...
- flash back to the past
- flash back to childhood
verb
In film or literature, to show an earlier event.
In the movie, it flashes back to the protagonist's childhood to explain her fear of water
Often appears as...
- flash back to earlier scene
- flash back to previous episode
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In technology, to return to an earlier version of a software or firmware.
After the update caused issues, they had to flash back to the previous version
Often appears as...
- flash back to previous version
- flash back to original firmware
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An unexpected fire reaching the source of fuel.
The improper handling of the flammable materials caused a dangerous flash back
Often appears as...
- flash back in an engine
- risk of flash back
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Sudden Memory
Describes an instant, often intense recollection that can be triggered by a sensory experience or thought.
The scent of fresh paint made her flash back to art class in school.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Response
Can involve strong emotions as past memories resurface, perhaps including both happy and sad feelings.
Hearing that song on the radio, he flashed back to his wedding day.
Pro Tip 1/2Sudden Memory
Describes an instant, often intense recollection that can be triggered by a sensory experience or thought.
The scent of fresh paint made her flash back to art class in school.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Response
Can involve strong emotions as past memories resurface, perhaps including both happy and sad feelings.
Hearing that song on the radio, he flashed back to his wedding day.
Pro Tip 1/2Sudden Memory
Describes an instant, often intense recollection that can be triggered by a sensory experience or thought.
The scent of fresh paint made her flash back to art class in school.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Response
Can involve strong emotions as past memories resurface, perhaps including both happy and sad feelings.
Hearing that song on the radio, he flashed back to his wedding day.
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