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backtrack

/ˈbæk.tɹæk/

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noun

The act of backtracking

Examples :

"The backtrack on the project schedule caused delays. "

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verb

To retrace one's steps.

Examples :

"I dropped my sunglasses and had to backtrack to find them."

action way direction

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verb

To repeat or review work already done.

Examples :

"If we backtrack through this problem, maybe we can figure out where we went wrong."

action work process

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verb

To taxi down an active runway in the opposite direction to that being used for takeoff.

Examples :

"Speedbird One: enter and backtrack Runway 27 Left."

vehicle direction action technical

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verb

To exercise a racehorse around the racetrack in the opposite direction to that in which races are run.

Examples :

"The jockey had to backtrack the horse around the track before the race to ensure a good start. "

sport animal race direction