Phrase guide

run back

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To take someone home by car; to give someone a lift to their house.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • If you can wait a couple of minutes, I'll run you back.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To rewind a film or cassette.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Can you run it back to the beginning, please?

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To revisit, repeat, or do something over.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • Wait, I didn't catch what you just said. Run it back for me, please.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, back.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

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