take back

• Retirar algo que foi dito, como uma declaração ou oferta; recuperar a posse de algo que era seu; devolver um objeto ao lugar ou dono de origem.

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.

   Retirar o que disse

   • 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.

   Devolver

   • 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.

   Recuperar

   • 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.