backed up, retreated, withdrew
1. Third person singular preterite of 'recuar': to move backward or in reverse
He backed up the car slowly.
Ele recuou o carro lentamente.
2. To retreat or withdraw from a position, situation, or commitment
The army retreated from the battlefield.
O exército recuou do campo de batalha.
3. To draw back or step back physically
She backed away from the edge.
Ela recuou da beira.
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