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to backtrack
01
to go back along the same path or route that one has previously taken
Intransitive
Examples
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.
02
to change one's opinion, or retract one's statement due to being under pressure
Transitive: to backtrack on a decision
Intransitive
Examples
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.
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