1. a march back or in the opposite direction
Usage: military
2. a reversal of direction or policy

1. to march back or in the opposite direction
Usage: military
2. to reverse direction or change course

Examples

• The troops executed a swift countermarch when they realized they were heading into an ambush.
• After reaching the dead end, the hiking group had to countermarch to find the correct trail.
• The general ordered a countermarch to regroup with the main force.
• The political party’s countermarch on the tax issue surprised many voters.
• When the weather turned dangerous, the expedition decided to countermarch to base camp.
• The marching band performed a precise countermarch during the halftime show.