retrair-se
[ʁe.tɾa.ˈiɾ.sə]
verb
to withdraw, to retreat, to shrink back
1. to move backward or away from a position; to retreat
He withdrew from the negotiation.
Ele se retraiu da negociação.
2. to become smaller in size; to contract or shrink
The fabric retracts when washed.
O tecido se retrai quando lavado.
3. to draw back emotionally or socially; to become reserved or withdrawn
She shrank back from social interaction after the incident.
Ela se retraiu da interação social após o incidente.
4. to recant or retract a statement
He retracted his previous comments.
Ele se retraiu de seus comentários anteriores.
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