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    Retirar (en. Withdraw)

    /retiˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make something or someone move away from a place.
    I decided to withdraw my savings from the bank.
    Decidí retirar mis ahorros del banco.
    Remove or take something from a place.
    The teacher decided to remove the tests from the table.
    El profesor decidió retirar los exámenes de la mesa.
    Rescind or cancel a decision or a contract.
    She decided to withdraw her job application.
    Ella decidió retirar su solicitud de empleo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'retractare', which means 'to take back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    withdraw the neck
    Show discomfort or avoid a problem.
    retirar el cuello
    withdraw the gaze
    Turn away from something uncomfortable.
    retirar la mirada
    withdraw from a conversation
    Stop participating in a discussion.
    retirarse de una conversación

    Related Words

    retirement
    Action of moving away or distancing oneself.
    retiro
    retroflexion
    Action of moving backward.
    retroflección

    Slang Meanings

    To step back from an uncomfortable situation.
    When the fight started, I decided to withdraw.
    Cuando empezó la pelea, decidí retirar.
    To take a pause in something.
    I'm going to take a break from work and rest.
    Voy a retirar un rato del trabajo y descansar.