turningback
nounUK /ˌtɜːnɪŋˈbæk/
US /ˌtɝːnɪŋˈbæk/
The act of going back the way you came.
The hikers made a turningback when the trail got too dark.
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2. A place where a road or path allows you to reverse direction.
There is a turningback at the end of the lane.
3. The act of changing your mind and giving up a plan.
His turningback on the deal surprised everyone.
4. A point in a process where progress stops and reverses.
The team's turningback cost them the game.