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backpedal
UK
/ˈbækˌpɛd.əl/
US
/ˈbækˌpɛd.əl/
Translations
backpedaled
Past Simple
backpedaled
Past Participle
backpedaling
Gerund
UK
/ˈbækˌpɛd.əl/
US
/ˈbækˌpɛd.əl/
The politician started to backpedal after the backlash.
Политик начал давать задний ход после негативной реакции.
The cyclist began to backpedal when he saw the obstacle.
Велосипедист начал пятиться, когда увидел препятствие.
He had to backpedal on his earlier statements.
Ему пришлось отступать от своих прежних заявлений.
Additional translations
Definitions
The cyclist had to backpedal quickly to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
After the backlash, the politician began to backpedal on his earlier statements.