take back

To retract/withdraw an earlier statement

“No, you are not fat; I take it all back.”

To cause to remember some past event or time

“That tune takes me back to my childhood.”

To resume a relationship

“She has forgiven him, and taken him back.”

To regain possession of something

“The wedding is off, and he has taken back the ring.”

To return something to a vendor for a refund

“Take back faulty goods to the shop where you bought them.”