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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By' - Starting, Preventing, or Postponing (Back)

Learn phrasal verbs with back related to starting actions, holding things back, preventing progress, delaying events, and postponing plans or decisions.

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By'
to bite back

to stop oneself from openly expressing true feelings or thoughts

Ex: He managed to bite back his criticism and maintained a calm demeanor. 
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to choke back

to stop oneself from expressing feelings

Ex: Sometimes, it's necessary to choke back your opinions for the sake of harmony. 
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to get back into

to re-engage in an activity or situation after being away from it for some time

Ex: After a long break, he decided to get back into painting. 
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to get back to

to start again after taking a break or discontinuing an activity for a while

Ex: After a year off, she's planning to get back to her studies. 
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to go back to

to resume or restart an activity that was previously interrupted or discontinued

Ex: He wants to go back to teaching after taking a break from his career. 
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to hold back

to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point

Ex: The soldiers held back the advancing enemy forces with determination. 
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to keep back

to prevent a feeling, emotion, or reaction from being expressed or displayed

Ex: She couldn't keep back her tears when she heard the sad news. 
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to put back

to reschedule an appointment or event for a later time or date

Ex: Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to put the meeting back to next week. 
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to set back

to cause a decline in the quality, strength, or advancement of something

Ex: A cyberattack can set back a company's advanced technological systems, compromising their security and functionality. 
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