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retracts
[/rɪˈtrækts/]
verb
retrai, retrata
1.
to draw back or pull inward
The cat retracts its claws when it is calm.
O gato retrai suas garras quando está calmo.
2.
to take back or withdraw a statement, accusation, or claim
He retracts his previous statement about the incident.
Ele retrata sua declaração anterior sobre o incidente.
3.
to withdraw or go back physically
The landing gear retracts after takeoff.
O trem de pouso retrai depois da decolagem.
Synonyms
withdraws
takes back
pulls back
revokes
recants
Antonyms
extends
advances
maintains
affirms
confirms
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
retrai, retrata
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
retrai, retrata
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
retract one's steps
retract a claim
retract an offer
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