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to backtrack
01
voltar pelo mesmo caminho, refazer o caminho
to go back along the same path or route that one has previously taken
Intransitive
Exemplos
Realizing they had missed a turn, the hikers had to backtrack along the trail to find the right path.
Percebendo que haviam perdido uma curva, os caminhantes tiveram que retroceder pela trilha para encontrar o caminho certo.
The explorers had to backtrack through the dense jungle to locate the spot where they had veered off course.
Os exploradores tiveram que retroceder pela densa selva para localizar o local onde haviam saído do curso.
02
retratar-se, voltar atrás
to change one's opinion, or retract one's statement due to being under pressure
Transitive: to backtrack on a decision
Intransitive
Exemplos
Under scrutiny from the press, the politician had to backtrack on his statement.
Sob o escrutínio da imprensa, o político teve que recuar em sua declaração.
Realizing the implications of his initial claim, the spokesperson had to backtrack and issue a public apology.
Percebendo as implicações de sua afirmação inicial, o porta-voz teve que recuar e emitir um pedido de desculpas público.
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