draw back
Third Person
draws back
Present Participle
drawing back
Past Tense
drew back
Past Participle
drawn back
1
to decide against doing something that was expected or planned due to fearing the possible dangers or risks
- The company decided to draw back from the international market due to economic uncertainties.
- Uncomfortable with the intense scrutiny, she chose to draw back from the public eye for a while.
- Realizing the potential drawbacks, they drew back from signing the contract.
- Understanding the consequences, she drew back from engaging in a risky business venture.
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2
to use a surgical instrument to hold open the edges of a wound or an organ during a medical procedure
- The surgeon had to draw back the tissue surrounding the injury to gain better access for sutures.
- In preparation for the delicate procedure, the medical team carefully drew back the layers of the patient's skin.
- Using precision instruments, the skilled surgeon drew back the tissue to expose the underlying structures.
- The procedure required the surgeon to draw back the edges of the organ to repair the damaged area.
- With utmost care, the surgical team worked to draw back the layers of the patient's abdomen for a successful operation.
3
to retreat or move away from something or someone, typically in response to fear or surprise
- Faced with the unexpected danger, he had no choice but to draw back quickly.
- As the crowd surged forward, the security personnel instructed them to draw back to maintain order.
- The cat cautiously drew back when it encountered an unfamiliar noise in the bushes.