Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swing-back

verb
/swɪŋ bæk/
Definition
To return to a previous position or state after being moved or changed.
Examples
  • After a heated argument, he decided to swing back to his original stance on the issue.
  • The pendulum will swing back to the middle after being pushed to one side.
  • When the project faced criticism, the team had to swing back to their initial goals.
Meaning
The term ‘swing-back’ refers to the action of something that was displaced returning to its original position or condition.
Synonyms
  • revert
  • return
  • regress