1. pulled back or withdrawn from a previous position
2. formally taken back or withdrawn (as a statement or claim)

Examples

• The cat’s claws were retracted when it was relaxed.
• The airplane’s landing gear remained retracted during flight.
• His retracted statement caused confusion among reporters.
• The telescope’s antenna was in a retracted position.
• The retracted confession led to new questions about the case.
• She kept her head retracted like a turtle in its shell.
• The retracted offer disappointed many potential buyers.