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backtrack in Finnish

backtrack in Finnish is paluu, peruutus, mennä takaisin — backtrack means to go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.

backtrack in Finnish

paluu
noun
the act of backtracking
peruutus
noun
the act of backtracking
mennä takaisin
verb
To retrace one's steps.
palata
verb
To retrace one's steps.
palata samaa tietä
verb
To retrace one's steps.
käydä läpi
verb
To repeat or review work already done.
rullata takaisinpäin
verb
(aviation) To taxi down an active runway in the opposite direction to that being used for takeoff.

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 Finnish?

"backtrack" in Finnish is paluu, peruutus, mennä takaisin. 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 Finnish, "backtrack" is paluu, peruutus, mennä takaisin.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "backtrack": paluu, peruutus, mennä takaisin, palata, palata samaa tietä, käydä läpi.

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