Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

retrack

verb
/ˌriːˈtræk/
Definition
To go back along a path or route, often to retrace one’s steps.
Examples
  • After realizing he’d taken the wrong turn, he had to retrack his steps to find the right road.
  • The detective decided to retrack his investigation after new evidence emerged.
  • She often retracks her thoughts to understand her decisions better.
Meaning
The act of revisiting or undoing a previous course of action, especially in a literal or metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
  • retracing
  • retrace
  • backtrack
  • revisit