Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

retirar

verb
heh-tee-RAHR
Definition
to withdraw or remove something from a place or situation.
Examples
  • Ela decidiu retirar o livro da estante. (She decided to remove the book from the shelf.)
  • Precisamos retirar as cadeiras antes da festa. (We need to take out the chairs before the party.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘retirar’ signifies taking something away, removing it from where it is positioned, or pulling something out.
Synonyms
  • remover
  • tirar
  • extrair