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went 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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When the band went back on the road, DeCarlo went with them, eventually taking over solo lead-vocal duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

To prove it, the camera cut to a photo showing signs that were displayed over the 101 freeway in L.A. when Kimmel went back on the air following his suspension.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Mr Cameron added that the mare of the first animal they lost "went back on her own to the area she was last with her foal".

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

It went back on its plan in March 2025.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

She went back on this mission through his hall.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer