To withdraw or draw back in.

Inflected Form(s):

Retracting (adjective), Retraction (noun), Retracts (present tense), Retracted (past tense)

Comments:

Often retract means to go in the reverse direction and back to the Point of Origin. But, at the very least, go in an opposite direction.

Related Definition(s):

Bounce, Cock, Ricochet

Related Term(s):

Angle of Retraction, Committed Action, Diversified Angle of Retraction