Definitions

1. verb

to go or move back in the direction from which one came

“The hikers had to retrace their steps to find their way back to camp.”

2. verb

to remember or recall a past event or experience

“She had to retrace her childhood memories to understand her current fears.”

3. verb

to follow the original path or route of something, such as a track or a trail

“The detectives had to retrace the steps of the suspects to catch them.”

4. noun

the act of following the original path or route of something

“The retrace of the hikers took several hours to complete.”