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to draw back
[phrase form: draw]
01
se retirer, reculer
to decide against doing something that was expected or planned due to fearing the possible dangers or risks
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.
Uncomfortable with the intense scrutiny, she chose to draw back from the public eye for a while.
Mal à l'aise sous l'intense scrutiny, elle a choisi de se retirer de la vue du public pendant un certain temps.
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.
In preparation for the delicate procedure, the medical team carefully drew back the layers of the patient's skin.
En préparation de la procédure délicate, l'équipe médicale a soigneusement écarté les couches de la peau du patient.
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.
As the crowd surged forward, the security personnel instructed them to draw back to maintain order.
Alors que la foule se précipitait vers l'avant, le personnel de sécurité leur a ordonné de reculer pour maintenir l'ordre.
