place back

place back

1. To set someone or something at a position to the rear of or backward from where they were. A noun or pronoun is used between "place" and "back." Why don't you place your desk back a bit so that you're closer to the radiator? We need to place the supporting actors back about five paces, or they'll be in the way of the leads.
2. To return something to its original position. A noun or pronoun is used between "place" and "back." I was placing the vase back on the mantelpiece when it slipped out of my fingers and shattered. Be sure to place his books back where you found them!
See also: back, place
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • ask back
  • rescue from
  • rescue from (someone or something)
  • orient
  • orient to
  • orient to (something)
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • back into
  • back into (someone or something)
  • identify with
References in classic literature
When a man came back after that, he would get his place back only by the courtesy of the boss.
Jungle
She's going to show me a place back in the woods where rice lilies grow.
Anne Of Green Gables
Farr, a former Shropshire & Herefordshire junior, is attempting to win his place back on the European Tour, having previously graduated in 2014 and 2017.
Farr misses the cut by one shot
"It has been a challenge to get this place back up and running but eventually we've managed it," she said.
Historic hotel will reopen thanks to owner; REFURBISHED
"I am staying on the Manchester City bench at the moment but I'm fighting to get my place back in the stating line-up - but I'm fighting with the top scorer in the club's history, Sergio Aguero.
Jesus talks the talk with family
If he wants his place back then he needs to work his socks off in training and prove himself to the manager.
Benteke must show fight to regain spot
Gutierrez had fought back from cancer to win his place back in the United team last season after being recalled to the first-team squad by then head coach John Carver.
Gutierrez links up with Depor
I played well in the Big Bash, I gave up a contract in India, "I am not being paid any money here and I am dedicated to getting my England place back. I want my England place and I think I deserve my England place."
REASONSWHY I DESERVE MY ENGLAND PLACE BACK 326; But KP still told: You're finished; I DESERVE MY PLACE BACK
The French-born midfielder had just won his place back after a toe problem picked up in December.
Newcastle's Mehdi Abeid ruled out for up to three weeks with a thigh problem; Newcastle United's treatment room fit to burst as Mehdi Abeid joins injury list with thigh problem
SUNDERLAND boss Gus Poyet has challenged Steven Fletcher to win his place back after the Scotland striker was dropped from the squad to face Spurs on Saturday The PS12million man was a shock omission for the 2-2 home draw, with the 27-year-old not even being deemed worthy of a place on the bench.
Poyet urges Fletcher to reclaim top-team place
Whisk together and then place back into a pan and cook out to 82degC or the mix coats the back of a spoon.
CHRISTMAS PUDDING ICE CREAM
ROY HODGSON has warned Joe Hart he must win his Manchester City place back before March.
HODG HEART TO HART
Summary: Muscat: MJB--Cassiopeia Team took the first place back from RMS--Orion Team in the twelfth week ...
Cassiopeia strike back to head leader board standings
So, the meddling medic went unpunished and he was able to take his place back in the dug-out and see his side run out 1-0 winners.
Gomes gives first aid to defenders
He probably shouldn't have gone from Hartlepool in the first place back in 2005, but he is back now and must try and halt a run of nine defeats in a row at Victoria Park.
Neale has heart