Retracted Meaning in English

word · lemma: retract

US

ɹiˈtɹæktəd

ree-TRAK-tid

UK

ɹɪtɹˈæktɪd

ri-TRAK-tid

Definición

Pulled back, withdrawn, or taken back. Often used to describe a statement, promise, or physical object that has been pulled in or canceled.

Uso & Matices

Often formal; used in news, law, and science. 'Retracted statement' is common for official corrections. Can describe physical things (e.g., claws, landing gear) or abstract items (statements, promises). Don't confuse with 'redacted' (meaning edited or censored).

• Spanish: retractado - retirado - desmentido
• Portuguese (BR): retraído - retirado - desmentido
• Portuguese (PT): retraído - retirado - desmentido
• Chinese (Simplified): 收回的 - 撤回的 - 撤销的
• Chinese (Traditional): 收回的 - 撤回的 - 撤銷的
• Hindi: वापस लिया गया - मुकरा गया
• Arabic: مسحوب - مُتراجع عنه
• Bengali: প্রত্যাহার করা - ফিরিয়ে নেওয়া
• Russian: отозван - убран - втянут
• Japanese: 撤回された - 引っ込められた
• Vietnamese: rút lại - thu hồi - rút về
• Korean: 철회된 - 취소된 - 들어간
• Turkish: geri çekilmiş - iptal edilmiş
• Urdu: واپس لیا گیا - منسوخ کیا گیا
• Indonesian: ditarik kembali - dicabut - ditarik masuk

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The scientist retracted his earlier claim.

basic

Her statement was later retracted.

basic

The cat's claws were retracted.

basic

He apologized and retracted his harsh words.

natural

The article was published, then quickly retracted when the error was found.

natural

The landing gear is retracted after takeoff.

natural