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to draw back
01
se retirer, reculer
to decide against doing something that was expected or planned due to fearing the possible dangers or risks
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
à particule
verbe d’action
régulier
inséparable
particule
back
verbe de base
draw
présent
draw back
3e personne du singulier
draws back
participe présent
drawing back
passé simple
drew back
participe passé
drawn back
Exemples
The company decided to draw back from the international market due to economic uncertainties.
L'entreprise a décidé de se retirer du marché international en raison des incertitudes économiques.
02
rétracter, écarter
to use a surgical instrument to hold open the edges of a wound or an organ during a medical procedure
Exemples
The surgeon had to draw back the tissue surrounding the injury to gain better access for sutures.
Le chirurgien a dû écarter les tissus entourant la blessure pour mieux accéder aux sutures.
03
reculer, se retirer
to retreat or move away from something or someone, typically in response to fear or surprise
Exemples
Faced with the unexpected danger, he had no choice but to draw back quickly.
Face au danger inattendu, il n'eut d'autre choix que de reculer rapidement.
