Start back
verb
To begin a journey or process again.
After taking a break from his hike, John decided to start back up the mountain.
Often appears as...
- start back up
- start back down
verb
To physically move backwards because of surprise or fear.
When the snake appeared suddenly, she couldn't help but start back.
Often appears as...
- start back in surprise
- start back in fear
verb
To begin a journey or process again.
After taking a break from his hike, John decided to start back up the mountain.
Often appears as...
- start back up
- start back down
verb
To physically move backwards because of surprise or fear.
When the snake appeared suddenly, she couldn't help but start back.
Often appears as...
- start back in surprise
- start back in fear
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Restarting Activity
Used when someone is continuing an activity after pausing or stopping.
She had to stop reading for dinner but will start back as soon as she's finished.
Pro Tip 2/3Journey Resumption
Emphasizes resuming travel or movement towards a destination after a halt.
We'll start back towards home when the rain stops.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Continuation
Highlights the continuation of progress in a task or process after interruption.
After the interruption, the committee decided to start back on the project next week.
Pro Tip 1/3Restarting Activity
Used when someone is continuing an activity after pausing or stopping.
She had to stop reading for dinner but will start back as soon as she's finished.
Pro Tip 2/3Journey Resumption
Emphasizes resuming travel or movement towards a destination after a halt.
We'll start back towards home when the rain stops.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Continuation
Highlights the continuation of progress in a task or process after interruption.
After the interruption, the committee decided to start back on the project next week.
Pro Tip 1/3Restarting Activity
Used when someone is continuing an activity after pausing or stopping.
She had to stop reading for dinner but will start back as soon as she's finished.
Pro Tip 2/3Journey Resumption
Emphasizes resuming travel or movement towards a destination after a halt.
We'll start back towards home when the rain stops.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Continuation
Highlights the continuation of progress in a task or process after interruption.
After the interruption, the committee decided to start back on the project next week.
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