No. 15,721 in German
zurückzogen
"Zurückzogen" means "withdrew" or "retreated."
In a sentence
Nach dem Streit zog er sich in sein Zimmer zurück.
After the argument, he withdrew to his room.
In this sentence, 'zurückzogen' reflects the action of withdrawing oneself from a location or group, specifically for personal retreat or isolation.
Die Truppen wurden aus dem umkämpften Gebiet zurückgezogen.
The troops were withdrawn from the contested area.
Here, 'zurückzogen' indicates the strategic removal or pulling back of forces or personnel from a specific area.
Sie zog sich emotional zurück und sprach mit niemandem.
She emotionally withdrew and spoke to no one.
In this context, 'zurückzogen' illustrates the act of emotionally retreating or closing oneself off from interpersonal interactions.
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