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to draw back
01
to decide against doing something that was expected or planned due to fearing the possible dangers or risks
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
back
Base verb
draw
Present tense
draw back
3rd person singular
draws back
Present participle
drawing back
Past simple
drew back
Past participle
drawn back
Examples
The company decided to draw back from the international market due to economic uncertainties.
02
to use a surgical instrument to hold open the edges of a wound or an organ during a medical procedure
Examples
The surgeon had to draw back the tissue surrounding the injury to gain better access for sutures.
03
to retreat or move away from something or someone, typically in response to fear or surprise
Examples
Faced with the unexpected danger, he had no choice but to draw back quickly.
