moving away, distancing, removing
1. present participle of 'afastar' - the action of moving something or someone away from a place or person
He is moving away from the city.
Ele está se afastando da cidade.
2. removing or keeping at a distance
She is keeping the problem away from her mind.
Ela está afastando o problema de sua mente.
3. withdrawing or distancing oneself from a relationship or situation
They are distancing themselves from the conflict.
Eles estão se afastando do conflito.
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