phrasal verb

Spring back

Rank #1989Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Return to original position after being bent, forced or when pressure is removed

Meanings

  • Return to original position after being bent, forced or when pressure is removed (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • I suppose we should SPRING BACK before they notice we're late.
  • They want us to SPRING BACK to the new office by Friday.
  • I've got to SPRING BACK across town for another meeting.

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