back in

phrasal-verb
UK: /bæk ɪn/
US: /bæk ɪn/

  1. To return to a place or time.

    1. I'll be back in an hour from shop, don't worry. [ ] [ ]
    2. Looking back in time, I see how much we have achieved together as one team. [ ] [ ]

  2. To support or endorse someone or something.

    1. My parents always back in my ideas to travel and learn new skills. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to back in the new project, confident in its potential return. [ ] [ ]

  3. To move a vehicle backwards into a space.

    1. I need to back in the car to the garage, it's more safety. [ ] [ ]
    2. He expertly maneuvered to back in the truck into the loading dock with ease. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

support endorse reverse retreat
back in adjective

  1. Returning to or reminiscent of a previous time or state.

    1. It's back in style, I sow this shirt in social media ads. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fashion trends of the 90s are back in popularity, and people are happy to wear it again. [ ] [ ]
back in adverb

  1. Situated at or toward the rear.

    1. The house back in the garden is very old, maybe a museum. [ ] [ ]
    2. There is a secret pathway back in the cave, used as safe way. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "back in" in English means: To return to a place or time., To support or endorse someone or something., To move a vehicle backwards into a space..

The phonetic transcription of "back in" is /bæk ɪn/ in British English and /bæk ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "back in": support, endorse, reverse, retreat.

Example usage of "back in": "I'll be back in an hour from shop, don't worry.". More examples on the page.