Turn Back

Synonyms of turn back

• retreat
• regress
• reverse
• retrace

Antonyms of turn back

• continue
• proceed
• advance
• press forward

Collocations of turn back

time

Frequency: 70 %

We decided to turn back in time to correct our mistake.

opportunity

Frequency: 60 %

They didn't want to miss the opportunity, so they turned back to grab it.

chance

Frequency: 50 %

They were given a second chance, so they decided to turn back and make things right.

decision

Frequency: 45 %

After realizing the danger ahead, they made the decision to turn back.

road

Frequency: 35 %

The road was blocked, so they had to turn back and find an alternate route.

Idiomatic Expressions for turn back

• Phrase: turn back on one's word
  Meaning: to go back on a promise or commitment
  Usage: He turned back on his word and didn't fulfill his end of the bargain.