отступа́ть

To withdraw from a position, go back

• The general gave the order to retreat.

  Генерал отдал приказ отступать.

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• The army had to retreat.

  Армии пришлось отступить.

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отступа́ть

To withdraw from a position, go back.; To withdraw military forces

отступа́ть

To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures — of a glacier

отступа́ть

To slope backредкое

The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant

The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.; The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position

The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.; Withdrawal by a military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack

A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security