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to backtrack
01
cofnąć się, wrócić
to go back along the same path or route that one has previously taken
Intransitive
Example
Realizing they had missed a turn, the hikers had to backtrack along the trail to find the right path.
The explorers had to backtrack through the dense jungle to locate the spot where they had veered off course.
During the hike, the group decided to backtrack and explore a side trail they had overlooked earlier.
02
cofnąć, zmienić zdanie
to change one's opinion, or retract one's statement due to being under pressure
Transitive: to backtrack on a decision
Intransitive
Example
Under scrutiny from the press, the politician had to backtrack on his statement.
Realizing the implications of his initial claim, the spokesperson had to backtrack and issue a public apology.
Faced with legal repercussions, the company had to backtrack on its decision and revise its product labeling.
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