rétracter — meaning in English
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English meaning
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contract
noun A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.
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recant
verb To formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.
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retract
verb To pull something back in, especially a part that extends outward.
Senses
rétracter is used for these senses in English:
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contract
(ambitransitive) To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.
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recant
(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
contract — full definition
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noun A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.
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verb To become smaller, tighter, or shorter.
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verb To catch or develop an illness.
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verb To arrange for work to be done under a formal agreement.
