goes back on

VERB

break promise; change one's mind

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon be unfaithful betray desert forsake leave in the lurch renege repudiate retract return revert run out on

Antonyms

WEAK

keep promise

Example Sentences

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And the evidence shows the weight goes back on when people come off the drug, with people regaining around two-thirds of their lost weight within two years.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2023

So then it goes up, it goes out, and then it goes back on and goes onto the cable news networks and the like.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2022

Five tabs would be pushing it on this laptop, I think, especially if you have limited time to get your assignment done before it goes back on the cart.

From The Verge • Mar. 25, 2022

Heat: Miami played its 35th road game Wednesday and goes back on the road to face Brooklyn on Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2022

She is not one that goes back on her resolutions.

From Somehow Good by De Morgan, William Frend