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running 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. 1.To take someone home by car; to give someone a lift to their house.
  2. 2.To rewind a film or cassette.

noun

  1. 1.An offensive back whose primary job is to be the ballcarrier.

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