backtracker
One who retreats
A backtracker is someone who reverses course or retraces their steps.
The term applies literally to hikers returning along a trail, but more often describes someone who abandons a previous position or commitment: The senator was labeled a backtracker after reversing his stance on the bill.
In computing, backtracking refers to an algorithm that explores possibilities by trying options and reversing when they fail.
Sudden change of position
- u-turn180-degree driving reversal
- about-faceFull directional reversal
- backpedalingReversing one's position
- recantationFormal withdrawal of statement
reconsideration · waffling · inconsistency · retreat · capitulation · climb-down · politician · wavering
Following a route again
- trailPath through wilderness
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
- routePath from A to B
- retraceFollow a previous path
return · orienteering · waypoint · breadcrumb · dead-end · lost · reroute · turnaround
flip-flop
Sudden change of position
- u-turn180-degree driving reversal
- about-faceFull directional reversal
- backpedalingReversing one's position
recantation · reconsideration · waffling · inconsistency · retreat · capitulation · climb-down · politician · wavering
retracing
Following a route again
- trailPath through wilderness
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
- routePath from A to B
retrace · return · orienteering · waypoint · breadcrumb · dead-end · lost · reroute · turnaround · hiker
regression
Return to former state
rollback · revert · undo · commit · changelog · bisect · software · testing · fix · patch
detective
Professional crime investigator
reexamine · retrace · footsteps · leads · inquiry · probe · revisit · follow-up · trail · witness
backtrackertrailblazer
First to forge ahead
pioneer · pathfinder · groundbreaker · innovator · trendsetter
backtrackerstalwart
Unwavering loyal supporter
die-hard · stayer · perseverer