Definition of retractable in English:
retractable
adjective rɪˈtraktəb(ə)lrəˈtræktəb(ə)l
1Able to be drawn back or back in.
a stadium with a retractable roof
the tigers have retractable claws
Example sentencesExamples
- This was to become the first British-produced plane with a retractable undercarriage.
- A student unfurls a small furry pet attached to a retractable string on her parka.
- Retractable tape measures were permanently secured to a winding mechanism inside the casing.
- Once it's out of the package, you can see both retractable cables.
- Mounted on the loading dock was a retractable conveyor belt which could be moved forward into the van.
- A price above €60,000 should entitle the owner to an automatically retractable radio aerial.
- From the kitchen, access is gained to the attic space by means of a retractable ladder.
- All seats have full three-point retractable safety belts.
- Three sets of retractable doors line the wall opposite the cabinets.
- Retractable awnings are ideal for covering a patio.
2(of a statement or accusation) able to be withdrawn.
the agreement was not retractable
Example sentencesExamples
- The offer of severance was merely a retractable promise to pay severance with an explanation of how it would be computed.
- His retractable pledges are offered before an election, ready to be snatched back afterwards.
- A simple forgivable and retractable remark cannot destroy him, especially if he'd apologize.
- Another retractable statement derived from that same interview would be, "I can't sing."
- It not only deems it impolite to insult directly, but also can include an obvious, but easily retractable accusation.
- It may soften his retractable opinion of the duke.
- Besides proof by retractable confession, evidence can be given by two male adults who saw the accused drinking and smelled alcohol on his breath.
- Oh, it was one of those retractable vows.
- Relationships between women and men should be voluntary and based on love, and on a simple and retractable agreement to live together.
- The retractable assertion can be removed after satisfactory checking.
Definition of retractable in US English:
retractable
adjectiverəˈtraktəb(ə)lrəˈtræktəb(ə)l
1Able to be drawn back or back in.
a stadium with a retractable roof
the tigers have retractable claws
Example sentencesExamples
- This was to become the first British-produced plane with a retractable undercarriage.
- All seats have full three-point retractable safety belts.
- Retractable awnings are ideal for covering a patio.
- Mounted on the loading dock was a retractable conveyor belt which could be moved forward into the van.
- Retractable tape measures were permanently secured to a winding mechanism inside the casing.
- A student unfurls a small furry pet attached to a retractable string on her parka.
- Once it's out of the package, you can see both retractable cables.
- A price above €60,000 should entitle the owner to an automatically retractable radio aerial.
- From the kitchen, access is gained to the attic space by means of a retractable ladder.
- Three sets of retractable doors line the wall opposite the cabinets.
2(of a statement or accusation) able to be withdrawn.
the agreement was not retractable
Example sentencesExamples
- It not only deems it impolite to insult directly, but also can include an obvious, but easily retractable accusation.
- Besides proof by retractable confession, evidence can be given by two male adults who saw the accused drinking and smelled alcohol on his breath.
- It may soften his retractable opinion of the duke.
- Another retractable statement derived from that same interview would be, "I can't sing."
- A simple forgivable and retractable remark cannot destroy him, especially if he'd apologize.
- The retractable assertion can be removed after satisfactory checking.
- Relationships between women and men should be voluntary and based on love, and on a simple and retractable agreement to live together.
- The offer of severance was merely a retractable promise to pay severance with an explanation of how it would be computed.
- Oh, it was one of those retractable vows.
- His retractable pledges are offered before an election, ready to be snatched back afterwards.