Retiraban (en. They were withdrawing)

/retiˈɾaβan/

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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He was withdrawn from the conversation to avoid further conflicts.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.