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withdraw swiftly

[wɪðˈdrɔː ˈswɪftli]
verb phrase
retirar-se rapidamente
1. To leave or retreat from a place, situation, or commitment quickly and efficiently
The troops decided to withdraw swiftly from the battlefield.
As tropas decidiram retirar-se rapidamente do campo de batalha.
2. To remove oneself or something from a location or involvement with speed
She chose to withdraw swiftly from the heated argument.
Ela optou por retirar-se rapidamente da discussão acalorada.
NYC Slang
bounce quick
Synonyms
retreat quicklydepart hastilyleave swiftlyexit rapidlypull back quickly
Antonyms
advance slowlyapproach graduallystay putlingerremain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retirar-se rapidamente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sair na marra
more colloquial, informal variant
São Paulo
bater em retirada rapidamente
idiomatic expression meaning to beat a hasty retreat
Portugal
retirar-se depressa
common formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a hasty retreat
make a swift exit
cut and run
pull out quickly
tactical withdrawal
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