rewind
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈriːwaɪnd/
rewind means: To move a recording back to an earlier point so you can watch or listen again.
verb
To move a recording back to an earlier point so you can watch or listen again.
- Can you rewind the video?
- I rewound the recording to hear her answer again.
- Rewind ten seconds and watch that scene carefully.
To wind a tape or film back to an earlier point so it can be played again.
- Please rewind the tape.
- She rewound the cassette before putting it away.
- The machine automatically rewinds the film after the last photo.
noun
A button or control that moves a recording back to an earlier point.
- Press rewind to hear it again.
- I hit rewind instead of pause.
- The rewind on this old player no longer works.
Questions about rewind
What does rewind mean?
To move a recording back to an earlier point so you can watch or listen again.
What is rewind in other languages?
Türkçe: geri sarmak · Español: retroceder · Français: revenir en arrière · Deutsch: zurückspulen · Italiano: mandare indietro · 日本語: 巻き戻す
How do you pronounce rewind?
It is pronounced /ˈriːwaɪnd/.
How do you use rewind in a sentence?
Can you rewind the video? I rewound the recording to hear her answer again.
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