Phrasal Verbs Utilisant 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By' - Autres (Retour)

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

to rely on something or ask someone for help, particularly in situations where other options have failed

to refer to something that occurred or was mentioned in the past

to fail to do as one promised or agreed

to delay leaving or staying in a place after everyone else has departed

to ask someone to return for another visit or event after they have been there before

to listen to or watch something again after recording it

to reinvest profits into a business to improve or expand it

to pass a legal case or issue to another committee, authority, or court for further examination or decision

to relax and make oneself comfortable in a sitting position

to regain the possession of a thing or person

to secure something, particularly hair, so that it remains in a fixed position and does not hang down

to regain something that was previously lost

to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner

to drink a beverage quickly, often in a casual or informal manner

to review something in order to ensure accuracy or comprehension

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

to review the words one has previously written, often to check their accuracy

to think about events or experiences from the past

to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable

to decrease something in number, extent, or size

to decide against doing something that was expected or planned due to fearing the possible dangers or risks

to take a position in the rear, especially in a military formation, for strategic purposes

to move back, often from a challenging situation or conflict

to suddenly move backward due to a strong impact or force

to position oneself at a distance from an object or person

to manage to reach the same level of fame or success one had before

to regain health after an illness or become successful again after facing difficulties

to fully recover from an illness or injury

to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty

to respond to an attack or criticism

to seek revenge on someone for something they did

to make a counterattack, often responding with similar force or action, especially in response to harm or wrongdoing