1 : to pull (something) back into something larger that usually covers it [+ obj] ▪ A cat can retract its claws. ▪ The pilot retracted the plane's landing gear. [no obj] ▪ The plane's landing gear failed to retract. 2 [+ obj] : to say that something you said or wrote is not true or correct
▪ The newspaper retracted [=withdrew] the story. ▪ She was forced to retract [=take back] her statement. 3 [+ obj] formal : to take back (something, such as an offer or promise)
▪ Their college grants were retracted. ▪ They retracted the job offer.
▪ The newspaper retracted [=withdrew] the story. ▪ She was forced to retract [=take back] her statement.
▪ Their college grants were retracted. ▪ They retracted the job offer.







