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place back

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place something back

 

1. to move something backwards. Place this chair back a little. It is in the walkway. Would you please place the boxes back so there is more room to get through?

2. to return something to where it was. You found it on the table. Place it back when you finish. When you finish examining the book from the shelf, place it back.

See also: back, place