Phrasal Verb - Putting Back
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.Definition
This phrasal verb means to return an object or a situation to its original state or position. It can also mean to resume a previous activity or job, or to make amends for a mistake.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | After accidentally knocking over the vase, she put the pieces back together. |
| 2 | The manager asked the employees to put back the tools they had taken from the storage room. |
| 3 | The company put back the implementation of the new project until the following year. |
| 4 | John put back the clock one hour before going to bed. |
| 5 | Mary put back the furniture in the living room after the party. |
| 6 | The teacher put the misbehaving student back in his seat. |
| 7 | The city put back the deadline for submitting building permits. |
| 8 | After realizing her mistake, she put back the money she had taken. |
| 9 | The team put back their training schedule due to injuries. |
| 10 | The chef put back the sauce that had been left simmering on the stove. |