take back

• Отозвать заявление, вернуть себе владение чем-либо или возвратить предмет на исходное место или владельцу.

To retract a statement, reclaim possession of something, or return an item to its original location or owner.

1. Retract a statementB1informal

   To withdraw or retract something that was said, often an insult or accusation.

   Взять назад

   • I take back what I said about you being lazy.
   • He refused to take back his harsh words.
   • She demanded that he take back the accusation.

2. Return an itemA2informal

   To bring something back to the place where it was bought or obtained.

   Вернуть

   • I need to take back this shirt; it doesn't fit.
   • She took the faulty phone back to the store.
   • You can take back any item within 30 days for a refund.

3. Regain possessionB2informal

   To reclaim something that was taken or lost.

   Вернуть

   • The team fought hard to take back the championship title.
   • She managed to take back control of her life.
   • He wants to take back the land that was stolen from his family.