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Rarerunning back
The correct spelling is running back.
How to pronounce running back
verb
Say it like: Run-nin-g b-ak
The correct spelling is running back. To take someone home by car; to give someone a lift to their house. For example: "If you can wait a couple of minutes, I'll run you back."
Usage Examples
“If you can wait a couple of minutes, I'll run you back.”
“Can you run it back to the beginning, please?”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To take someone home by car; to give someone a lift to their house.
- 2.To rewind a film or cassette.
noun
- 1.An offensive back whose primary job is to be the ballcarrier.
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