go back (verb)
51back|stitch — «BAK STIHCH», noun, verb. –n. stitching or a stitch in which the thread doubles back each time on the preceding stitch. –v.t., v.i. to sew with such stitches: »The seam of your dress will be stronger if you backstitch it …
52back|track — «BAK TRAK», intransitive verb. 1. to go back over a course or path: »Studies of the Mendenhall Glacier…show that since about 1765 the ice has backtracked two miles (Science News Letter). 2. Figurative. to withdraw from an undertaking or position …
53back down — verb To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to. I was about to sue them, but I had to back down. See Also: give in, retract …
54back up — verb a) To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so. I couldnt see how to finish the project, so I backed up and tried it another way. b) To move a vehicle backwards. This isnt working. Lets back up and think about it …
55back-burner — verb N. Amer. postpone action on. Origin from phr. on the back burner (see burner) …
56back onto sth phrasal — verb (T) if a building backs onto something such as a river or field, its back faces it …
57back-pedal — ► VERB 1) move the pedals of a bicycle backwards in order to brake. 2) hastily reverse one s previous action or opinion …
58back|comb — «BAK KOHM», transitive verb. to comb (hair) from the ends toward the scalp to raise it or give it shape; tease …
59back|cross — «BAK KRS, KROS», verb, noun. Genetics. –v.t., v.i. to cross (a hybrid of the first generation) with either one of its parents. –n. such a cross …
60back|date — «BAK DAYT», transitive verb, dat|ed, dat|ing. 1. to put an earlier date on, especially a date that is earlier than the actual date: »... indicted for backdating tax returns (Time). 2. to reckon as from an earlier date: »to backdate the salary… …
