To retract or pull something back inside
“The recurve requires less than half the effort of the longbow to draw back the string.”
To retreat or withdraw from a place or position
“Thus, should the Emperor, as was expected, invade Bohemia, the main army would draw back up the Elbe.”
(somewhat rare) To deduct an amount from a total
“Decide on the amount you wish to draw back from your pool of earnings.”
To feel or show fear or apprehension
To separate from something else, or into smaller pieces
To isolate or separate from the rest
To take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
To discontinue or no longer provide (something previously supplied or offered)
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