GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

zurücktreten

resign; step down

Nach Bekanntwerden der Vorwürfe trat die Vorsitzende von ihrem Amt zurück.

After the allegations became known, the chairwoman resigned from office.

step back

Bitte treten Sie zurück, damit die Sanitäter ungehindert durchkommen.

Please step back so that the paramedics can get through unhindered.

withdraw from a contract; rescind

Wegen der erheblichen Mängel möchte sie vom Kaufvertrag zurücktreten.

Because of the substantial defects, she wants to withdraw from the purchase contract.

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