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backtrack in Catalan

backtrack in Catalan is desfer el camí, recular, retrocedir — backtrack means to go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.

backtrack in Catalan

desfer el camí
verb
To retrace one's steps.
recular
verb
To retrace one's steps.
retrocedir
verb
To retrace one's steps.
tornar-se'n enrere
verb
To retrace one's steps.

What does "backtrack" mean?

  1. verb To go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.
    "We had to backtrack half a mile after realizing we'd missed the turnoff."
  2. verb To reverse or withdraw an earlier statement, promise, or position.
    "The senator backtracked on his campaign promise within a month of taking office."
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backtrack in a sentence

  • We had to backtrack half a mile after realizing we'd missed the turnoff.
  • The senator backtracked on his campaign promise within a month of taking office.
  • She backtracked after her comment sparked public outrage.

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What is "backtrack" in Catalan?

"backtrack" in Catalan is desfer el camí, recular, retrocedir. backtrack means: To go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.

How do you use "backtrack" in a sentence?

Example: "We had to backtrack half a mile after realizing we'd missed the turnoff." In Catalan, "backtrack" is desfer el camí, recular, retrocedir.

Are there other ways to say "backtrack" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 4 translations listed for "backtrack": desfer el camí, recular, retrocedir, tornar-se'n enrere.

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