Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rewind

verb
/ˌriːˈwaɪnd/
Definition
To wind something back to an earlier position or state.
Examples
  • Before watching the movie again, I had to rewind the tape.
  • She decided to rewind her favorite song to hear it once more.
Meaning
Rewind refers to the action of moving a tape or other medium back to a previous point in its progress.
Synonyms
  • reverse
  • go back
  • roll back