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UK//tɜːn ðɛm bæk naʊ//US//tɜrn ðɛm bæk naʊ//

Meaning of Turn them back now

Instructing someone to reverse their direction immediately.

In simple words: Send someone back right away.

Turn them back now in a sentence

  • We need to turn them back now before it gets worse.
  • If they are not ready, just turn them back now.
  • You can’t let them go any further; turn them back now!
  • The storm is approaching, so turn them back now!
  • It's too dangerous; we have to turn them back now.

How to use Turn them back now

Use when advising or commanding someone to reverse action. Appropriate in urgent situations, less so in casual speech.

Grammar pattern

turn + object + adverb

Memory hint

Imagine a traffic officer saying 'turn them back' to a car that took a wrong turn.

Related words

Collocations with Turn them back now

  • turn back immediately
  • turn back quickly
  • turn back safely

Synonyms for Turn them back now

Common mistakes with Turn them back now

  • Confused with 'turn them back later' which suggests a delay.
  • Omitting 'them' can change the meaning.
  • Using 'turn back them' instead of 'turn them back'.

Compare Turn them back now with Return, Reverse

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Frequently asked questions about Turn them back now

What does Turn them back now mean?

Send someone back right away.

What is the definition of Turn them back now?

Instructing someone to reverse their direction immediately.

How do you use Turn them back now in a sentence?

We need to turn them back now before it gets worse.

Can you give another example of Turn them back now?

If they are not ready, just turn them back now.

What are synonyms for Turn them back now?

Common alternatives include send back, return, reverse, redirect.

What words go with Turn them back now?

It commonly pairs with turn back immediately, turn back quickly, turn back safely.

What are common mistakes when using Turn them back now?

Confused with 'turn them back later' which suggests a delay. Omitting 'them' can change the meaning. Using 'turn back them' instead of 'turn them back'.

How do you pronounce Turn them back now?

US: //tɜrn ðɛm bæk naʊ//, UK: //tɜːn ðɛm bæk naʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Turn them back now?

Use when advising or commanding someone to reverse action. Appropriate in urgent situations, less so in casual speech.