Suchen
to backtrack
01
umkehren, zurückgehen
to go back along the same path or route that one has previously taken
Intransitive
02
einen Rückzieher machen, seine Aussage widerrufen
to change one's opinion, or retract one's statement due to being under pressure
Transitive: to backtrack on a decision
Intransitive
back
track
backtrack
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Beispiel
The explorers had to backtrack through the dense jungle to locate the spot where they had veered off course.
Realizing they had missed a turn, the hikers had to backtrack along the trail to find the right path.
During the hike, the group decided to backtrack and explore a side trail they had overlooked earlier.
Having taken the wrong exit, the driver had to backtrack on the highway to get back on the correct route.
Under scrutiny from the press, the politician had to backtrack on his statement.
