Phrasal Verbs Using 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By' - Starting, Preventing, or Postponing (Back)
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to bite back
[Verb]
to stop oneself from openly expressing true feelings or thoughts
Ex: It was difficult for her to bite back her frustration in the challenging situation .
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to choke back
[Verb]
to stop oneself from expressing feelings
Ex: He managed to choke his frustration back and kept a calm demeanor.
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to get back into
[Verb]
to re-engage in an activity or situation after being away from it for some time
Ex: After a period of inactivity, she's determined to get herself back into a regular exercise routine.
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to start again after taking a break or discontinuing an activity for a while
Ex: She enjoyed playing the piano as a child and is excited to get back to it after many years.
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[Verb]
to resume or restart an activity that was previously interrupted or discontinued
Ex: Let's go back to where we left off in the book so we can continue reading.
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to hold back
[Verb]
to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point
Ex: She tried to hold back the growing panic in the crowded theater .
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to keep back
[Verb]
to prevent a feeling, emotion, or reaction from being expressed or displayed
Ex: He had to keep back his frustration and maintain a calm demeanor .
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to put back
[Verb]
to reschedule an appointment or event for a later time or date
Ex: The release of the new software update was put back because of some technical issues .
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to set back
[Verb]
to cause a decline in the quality, strength, or advancement of something
Ex: Pollution and deforestation can set back the ecological balance of an area , reducing biodiversity and ecosystem health .
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Sign in| Phrasal Verbs Using 'Back', 'Through', 'With', 'At', & 'By' | |||
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| Restoring, Returning, or Responding (Back) | Starting, Preventing, or Postponing (Back) | Others (Back) | Checking, Reviewing, Considering (Through) |
| Surviving, Enduring, or Experiencing (Through) | Succeeding or Finishing (Through) | Others (Through) | Experiencing or Performing an Action (With) |
| Performing an Action (At) | Performing an Action (By) | ||
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