verb
retract
rih-TRAKT/rɪˈtrækt/
To draw something back.
The turtle retracts its head into its protective shell.
Etymology
Drawing back describes pulling something inward; figuratively, it also describes withdrawing a statement. The statement-withdrawal sense of the verb probably arose from the noun retraction.
In context
we therefore urge the authors to retract their paper it's an extraordinary move under any circumstances like you don't try to get a paper retracted unless there's unless there's evidence of fraud or plagiarism
More examples
- The cat retracts its claws when it relaxes.
- The pilot retracts the landing gear after takeoff.
- She refuses to retract her accusation.
Forms
retract · retracts · retracted · retracting
retraction noun — The act of taking something back.
retractable adjective — Able to be drawn back or inward.