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backtracked
UK
/ˈbæk.trækt/
US
/ˈbæk.trækt/
Translations
backtracked
Past Simple
backtracked
Past Simple
backtracked
Past Participle
backtracking
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæk.træk/
US
/ˈbæk.træk/
After realizing he had taken a wrong turn, he had to backtrack to find the right path.
Après avoir réalisé qu’il s’était trompé de chemin, il a dû revenir sur ses pas pour trouver la bonne route.
The politician had to backtrack on his previous statements after facing public criticism.
Le politicien a dû revenir sur sa décision après avoir fait face aux critiques du public.
If the search algorithm hits a dead end, it will backtrack to the last decision point.
Si l’algorithme de recherche aboutit à une impasse, il reviendra en arrière jusqu’au dernier point de décision.
Additional translations
Definitions
After realizing he had taken a wrong turn, he had to backtrack to find the right path.
The politician had to backtrack on his previous statements after facing public criticism.
If the search algorithm hits a dead end, it will backtrack to the last decision point.