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to double back
[phrase form: double]
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to reverse one's direction and return along the same route, often to retrace one's steps or evade pursuers
Example
Realizing they had taken the wrong path, the hikers had to double back to find the correct trail.
To retrieve the misplaced keys, she had to double back to the coffee shop where she last remembered having them.
The runners decided to double back during the race to help a teammate who had fallen behind.
After reaching a dead end, the group had no choice but to double back and find an alternate route.
The suspect attempted to escape by doubling back through the alleys, trying to lose the pursuing officers.
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