Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backtrack
verb
/ˈbæk.træk/
Definition
To reverse one’s course or to go back to a previous point.
Examples
- If we missed the exit, we will need to backtrack to find it.
- After considering the consequences, she decided to backtrack on her initial agreement.
- The hikers backtracked when they realized they were lost.
Meaning
Backtrack refers to the act of retracing one’s steps or revisiting a previous decision or path, often to find a mistake or change direction.
Synonyms
- Retrace
- Reverse
- Revisit
- Withdraw
