Turn back

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verb

To return, go back to the place you came from.

After seeing the traffic, she decided to turn back and take the train instead.
Visual representation of "turn back" - To return, go back to the place you came from

Often appears as...

  • turn back home
  • turn back on the road
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Visual representation of "turn back"
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Change Plans

Used when someone alters their plans to return to a previous location due to unexpected circumstances.

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They had to turn back after the road closure.
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Immediate Action

Implies an abrupt decision to go back, often for urgent reasons.

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Upon hearing the news, we had to turn back immediately.
Visual representation of the word "Turn back"

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