American Dictionary
Definition backtrack in American English
backtrack verb
[intransitive] verb
/ˈbækˌtræk/
1
to go back in the direction from which you have come
2
to change your intentions, so that you become less willing or less likely to do something that you said you would do
Example
The government is backtracking on its commitment to increase spending.
3
to return to a subject you were discussing before
