double back

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : - To turn around and go back the way one came; to reverse one's direction or path. Usage This verb describes the physical action of reversing one's course to return along the same route. It is often used when an obstacle, a mistake, a change of mind, or a forgotten item necessitates going back. Examples We realized we had taken the wrong trail and had to double back to find th...