backtrack in Russian
backtrack in Russian is отступа́ть, отходи́ть — backtrack means to go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.
backtrack in Russian
отступа́ть
Pronounced: otstupat
To retrace one's steps.
отходи́ть
Pronounced: otkhodit
To retrace one's steps.
What does "backtrack" mean?
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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."
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is "backtrack" in Russian?
"backtrack" in Russian is отступа́ть, отходи́ть. backtrack means: To go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.
How do you pronounce отступа́ть?
"backtrack" in Russian is отступа́ть, pronounced "otstupat".
How do you use "backtrack" in a sentence?
Example: "We had to backtrack half a mile after realizing we'd missed the turnoff." In Russian, "backtrack" is отступа́ть, отходи́ть.
Are there other ways to say "backtrack" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "backtrack": отступа́ть, отходи́ть.
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