Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-back
verb
/ˈtɜrn bæk/
Definition
To reverse direction or go back; to retreat.
Examples
- The hikers had to turn-back due to the sudden storm.
- After realizing they had taken a wrong turn, they decided to turn-back.
Meaning
Turn-back refers to the act of stopping progress and heading back to a previous location or state.
Synonyms
- return
- retreat
- retrace
- go back
