1. to march in the opposite direction; to reverse the direction of a march
Usage: military or formal contexts

1. a reversal of direction during a march; the act or process of marching in the opposite direction
Usage: military or formal contexts

Examples

• The soldiers began countermarching when they received new orders from their commander.
• The parade halted briefly before countermarching back down the avenue.
• A countermarching maneuver allowed the troops to reposition themselves quickly.
• The band executed a perfect countermarch in formation.
• After reaching the end of the street, the regiment started countermarching toward the starting point.
• The drill sergeant called for a countermarch to test the soldiers' discipline and coordination.