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What does retract mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word retract? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To pull back inside.
  2. (transitive) To draw back; to draw up.
  3. (transitive) To take back or withdraw something one has said.
  4. To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.
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Complete transection causes the artery to quickly retract and close down, and this promotes clotting of the blood.
I cranked the right engine for a few seconds just to retract the probe so I could transfer my external fuel.
I will retract my tuition forthwith and find a profession more suited to the quiet dignity of my sunset years.
Even small branches that are torn or cut will quickly retract into the areolar fat causing hematomas and ecchymosis during heparinization.
The surgeon uses a wire speculum to retract the eyelids to expose the eyeball.
When and how will they begin to retract their unambiguous presentation of the story as hard news?

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