Meaning of the word backslide in English

What does backslide mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

backslide

US /ˈbæk.slaɪd/
UK /ˈbæk.slaɪd/

Verb

to go back to doing something bad when you have been doing something good, especially to stop working hard or to fail to do something that you had agreed to do:

Example:
My diet was going well, but I've been backsliding a little recently.