Backtrack
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backtrack is a noun meaning The act of backtracking.
Meaning
The act of backtracking.
More Meanings
- To retrace one's steps.
- To repeat or review work already done.
- (aviation) To taxi down an active runway in the opposite direction to that being used for takeoff.
- To exercise a racehorse around the racetrack in the opposite direction to that in which races are run.
- To go back on or withdraw a statement.
Example Sentences
Speedbird One: enter and backtrack Runway 27 Left.
I dropped my sunglasses and had to backtrack to find them.
If we backtrack through this problem, maybe we can figure out where we went wrong.
Woodward’s mild rebuke of Tatis received backlash from most players who spoke out, and even Woodward backtracked and reexplained himself the next day.
Word Forms
- backtracks
- backtracking
- backtracked
Synonyms for backtrack
Depending on context, synonyms include backpedal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include back, retract, rewind, reverse, retreat, withdraw.
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