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to retract
01
terugtrekken, intrekken
to draw back from what was said publicly before; often by force
Voorbeelden
The spokesperson quickly retracted the statement that had caused public outrage.
De woordvoerder trok snel de verklaring in die publieke verontwaardiging had veroorzaakt.
02
terugtrekken, intrekken
to draw something toward the inside
03
terugtrekken, openhouden met een chirurgisch instrument
use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)
04
terugtrekken, zich terugtrekken
pull away from a source of disgust or fear
Lexicale Boom
retracted
retractor
retract
