take back verb7 •To regain possession of (something). •To retract or withdraw (an earlier statement).No, you are not fat; I take it all back. •To return (something) to a vendor for a refund.Take back faulty goods to the shop where you bought them. •To cause (someone) to remember some past event or time.That tune takes me back to my childhood. •To resume a relationship with (someone).She has forgiven him, and taken him back. •Physically so.The wedding is off, and he has taken back the ring. •Culturally so.The Queer community took back the word from their disparagers. formstook back · taken back · taking back · takes back