go back on

/goʊ bæk ɑn/

/gəʊ bæk ɒn/

Other forms: went back on; going back on; gone back on; goes back on

Definitions of go back on
  1. verb
    fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
    synonyms: renege, renege on, renegue on
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    type of:
    annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate
    cancel officially
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