Retract
verb (used with object)
1.
to draw back or in:
to retract fangs.
verb (used without object)
2.
to draw back within itself or oneself, fold up, or the like, or to be capable of doing this:
The blade retracts.
verb (used with object)
1.
to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back.
2.
to withdraw or revoke (a decree, promise, etc.).
verb (used without object)
3.
to draw or shrink back.
4.
to withdraw a promise, vow, etc.
5.
to make a disavowal of a statement, opinion, etc.; recant.
verb
1.
(transitive) to draw in (a part or appendage): a snail can retract its horns, to retract the landing gear of an aircraft
2.
to withdraw (a statement, opinion, charge, etc) as invalid or unjustified
3.
to go back on (a promise or agreement)
4.
(intransitive) to shrink back, as in fear
5.
(phonetics) to modify the articulation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue back away from the lips
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