Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
move-backwards
verb
/muːv ˈbækwərdz/
Definition
To change position in a reverse direction or to retreat physically or metaphorically.
Examples
- He decided to move backwards to reassess his earlier choices.
- During the experiment, the robot moved backwards to avoid obstacles.
- She felt like she was moving backwards in her career instead of advancing.
Meaning
To go in the opposite direction from where one originally faced or intended to go; can also refer to regressing in terms of progress or development.
Synonyms
- retreat
- recede
- backtrack
- regress
