Question

Under oath, the defendant was forced to retract the tale he had spun regarding his whereabouts that night.
retract (v) - 1. to pull back in or towards a center 2. to withdraw a statement 3. to revoke or cancel (a contract, a right, or the like) 4. to use an instrument to hold open
Which meaning of the word "retract" is used in the sentence?
1. meaning 1
2. meaning 2
3. meaning 3
4. meaning 4

Answer 1

2. meaning 2