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withdraw rapidly
[wɪðˈdrɔː ˈræpɪdli]
verb phrase
retirar-se rapidamente
1.
to retreat or remove oneself quickly from a place or situation
The troops had to withdraw rapidly from the occupied territory.
As tropas tiveram de se retirar rapidamente do território ocupado.
2.
to remove or take back something quickly
She decided to withdraw rapidly from the investment market.
Ela decidiu se retirar rapidamente do mercado de investimentos.
NYC Slang
bounce out quick
Synonyms
retreat hastily
pull back quickly
beat a hasty retreat
back away swiftly
exit speedily
Antonyms
advance slowly
approach gradually
move forward deliberately
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
retirar-se rapidamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
sair correndo
more colloquial, literally 'run away'
São Paulo
bater em retirada
idiomatic, used in business contexts
Portugal
recuar rapidamente
common in military or formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat a hasty retreat
take flight
make a quick exit
turn tail and run
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