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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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Following a show in Oxford last week, they arrived back in Norwich at 3.30am before starting their day jobs the next morning, then went back on the road a few days later.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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

It went back on its plan in March 2025.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

After I took care of him, I went back on the floor and did another skating routine, but I kept watching Norton out of the corner of my eye.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel