retract in Portuguese
retract in Portuguese is retrair, retirar — retract means to pull something back in, especially a part that extends outward.
retract in Portuguese
retrair
retirar
To take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written); to disavow, to repudiate.
retrair
To take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written); to disavow, to repudiate.
What does "retract" mean?
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verb To pull something back in, especially a part that extends outward.
"The cat retracted its claws once it calmed down."
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verb To take back a statement, promise, or accusation because it was wrong or shouldn't have been made.
"The newspaper was forced to retract its false claim."
retract in a sentence
- The cat retracted its claws once it calmed down.
- The plane's landing gear retracts after takeoff.
- The newspaper was forced to retract its false claim.
- He retracted his earlier accusation once the truth came out.
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "retract" in Portuguese?
"retract" in Portuguese is retrair, retirar. retract means: To pull something back in, especially a part that extends outward.
How do you use "retract" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat retracted its claws once it calmed down." In Portuguese, "retract" is retrair, retirar.
Are there other ways to say "retract" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "retract": retrair, retirar.
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