отступа́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• backtrack verb To go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.
• digress verb To wander away from the main topic when speaking or writing.
• retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
• withdraw verb To take money out of a bank account.

Senses

отступа́ть is used for these senses in English:

• back off (literally) To move backwards away from something.
• backtrack To retrace one's steps.
• digress (intransitive) To turn aside from the right path; to transgress; to offend.
• pull out (also, figurative, intransitive) To withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat.
• retreat (intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
• stand back (intransitive, cricket) (of a wicket-keeper) to stand a long way behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a fast bowler
• wave the white flag (figurative) To yield, give up, or quit.
• withdraw To remove (someone or (reflexive, archaic) oneself) from a position or situation; specifically (military) , to remove (soldiers) from a battle or position where they are stationed.

backtrack — full definition

1. verb To go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.
2. verb To reverse or withdraw an earlier statement, promise, or position.

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