retract demands

[rɪˈtrækt dɪˈmændz]

verb phrase

retirar exigências

1. To withdraw or take back demands that were previously made

After negotiations, the union decided to retract demands for a 10% salary increase.

Após negociações, o sindicato decidiu retirar as exigências de um aumento salarial de 10%.

2. To reverse or cancel previously stated requirements or conditions

The company will retract demands if the workers agree to extend their contract.

A empresa retirará as exigências se os trabalhadores concordarem em estender seu contrato.

NYC Slang

back down on demands

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

retirar exigências

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

tirar as exigências para trás

colloquial variant

São Paulo

recuar nas exigências

emphasizes backing down

Portugal

retirar as exigências

formal and standard usage

eat your words

back off

climb down

throw in the towel

wave the white flag

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