Retiraban (en. They were withdrawing)
/retiˈɾaβan/
Slang Meanings
To get someone out of a complicated problem.
He was withdrawn from the conversation to avoid further conflicts.
Lo retiraron de la conversación para evitar más conflictos.
To leave a place discreetly.
I decided to withdraw from the party before it became awkward.
Decidí retirarme de la fiesta antes de que se pusiera incómoda.