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retract (EN)
werkwoord

werkwoord “retract”

infinitief retract; hij retracts; verleden tijd retracted; volt. deelw. retracted; ger. retracting
  1. intrekken (in zichzelf)
    The turtle quickly retracted its head into its shell when it heard footsteps approaching.
  2. herroepen
    Under pressure from the public, the CEO retracted his controversial statement about the company's practices.