How is the word отступать translated from Russian to English

English translation
recede
verb

Отходить назад или ослабевать.

To move back or become weaker.

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  • Паводок медленно отступал. — The flood water receded slowly.

  • Посмотри, как после обеда отступает прилив. — Watch the tide recede after lunch.

  • Шум отступит, когда они закончат? — Will the noise recede once they finish?

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