To turn back Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions

1. . (a) To give back; to return.

   We turn not back the silks upon the merchants, When we have soiled them. Shak.

   (b) To cause to return or retrace one's steps; hence, to drive away; to repel. Shak.

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1. to turn so as to go in an opposite direction; to retrace one's steps.