Double Back (Verb)
Meaning
Retrace one's course; "The hikers got into a storm and had to turn back".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The lost tourists tried to double back but soon realized they had taken a wrong turn again.
- Due to the rough terrain, we had to double back and find an alternative route to the summit.
- After hearing the thunderstorm warning, the campers decided to double back to their campsite immediately.
- The stormy weather forced the rescue team to double back to the base and wait for clearer conditions.
- The hikers had to double back and re-cross the river after realizing they had taken the wrong path.