backtracked

[ˈbæk.trækt]

backtracked Definition

• 1. to return along the same route you have just travelled
• 2. to admit that something you said earlier was wrong

Using backtracked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "backtracked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had to backtrack to find the right path.

• Example

  The politician backtracked on his earlier statement.

• Example

  I realized I had made a mistake and backtracked on my decision.

• Example

  The company backtracked on their promise to increase salaries.

backtracked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for backtracked

• retrace
• return
• regress
• retreat
• revert

Antonyms for backtracked

• proceed
• advance
• move forward

Phrases with backtracked

• backtrack on one's words

  to retract or withdraw something that was previously said

  Example

  He had to backtrack on his words when he realized he was wrong.

• backtrack on one's promises

  to fail to keep a promise or commitment

  Example

  The company backtracked on their promises to provide better benefits for their employees.

• backtrack through memory lane

  to revisit past events or memories

  Example

  As we looked through old photo albums, we backtracked through memory lane.

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Summary: backtracked in Brief

'Backtracked' [ˈbæk.trækt] means to return along the same route or to retract something previously said. It is often used in situations where a mistake has been made, as in 'I realized I had made a mistake and backtracked on my decision.' The phrase 'backtrack on one's words' refers to retracting something that was previously said.