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retract

[rɪˈtrækt]

retract Definition

  • 1to take back something that you have said or agreed
  • 2to pull something back into something; to withdraw something

Using retract: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retract" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The newspaper was forced to retract its story.

  • Example

    He retracted his hand from the fire.

  • Example

    The cat retracted its claws.

  • Example

    She retracted her statement after realizing it was false.

retract Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for retract

Phrases with retract

  • retract one's steps

    to go back along the same route that one has just taken

    Example

    I realized I had left my phone at the office and had to retract my steps to retrieve it.

  • retract one's horns

    to become less aggressive or argumentative

    Example

    After realizing he was wrong, he retracted his horns and apologized for his behavior.

  • retract one's neck

    to pull one's head back in a defensive or fearful manner

    Example

    The turtle retracted its neck into its shell when it sensed danger.

Origins of retract

from Latin 'retractare', meaning 'to draw back'

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Summary: retract in Brief

To 'retract' [rɪˈtrækt] means to take back something that has been said or agreed upon, or to pull something back into something. Examples include 'The newspaper was forced to retract its story,' and 'She retracted her statement after realizing it was false.' The phrase 'retract one's steps' means to go back along the same route, while 'retract one's horns' means to become less aggressive or argumentative.