turn back

• Изменить направление и вернуться обратно тем же путём, или отказаться продолжать движение вперёд; также может означать возвращение чего-либо в прежнее состояние или владельцу.

To reverse direction and go back the way one came, or to refuse to continue forward; can also mean to return something to its previous state or owner.

1. Return or reverse directionA2formal

   To stop moving forward and go back the way you came.

   Вернуться или изменить направление

   • We had to turn back because of the storm.
   • The hikers turned back when they saw the cliff.
   • He turned back to retrieve his forgotten wallet.

2. Refuse entry or rejectB1formal

   To cause someone or something to stop and go back, often at a border or checkpoint.

   Отказать во въезде или отклонить

   • The guards turned back the refugees at the border.
   • They turned back the delivery because it was damaged.
   • The bouncer turned back the underage teenager.

3. Reverse a decision or actionB2informal

   To change a previous decision or action and return to an earlier state.

   Отменить решение или действие

   • It's too late to turn back now; we've already committed.
   • She tried to turn back the clock on her mistakes.
   • The company turned back to its original strategy.