отступи́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
• withdraw verb To take money out of a bank account.

Senses

отступи́ть is used for these senses in English:

• 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
• 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.

retreat — full definition

1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.

withdraw — full definition

1. verb To take money out of a bank account.
2. verb To remove or pull something back, or to take back something previously offered or stated.
3. verb To leave a place, activity, or group, often to remove oneself from attention or engagement.

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