retract
/ɹəˈtɹækt/
verb
- 1
To pull back inside.
“An airplane retracts its wheels for flight.”
- 2
To draw back; to draw up.
“A cat can retract its claws.”
- 3
To take back or withdraw something one has said.
“I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me.”
- 4
To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.
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