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   Re·treat

   /rəˈtrēt/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat: "the French retreated in disarray" Similar withdrawretiredraw backpull backpull outfall backgive waygive groundrecoilfleetake flightbeat a retreatbeat a hasty retreatrun awayrun offmake a run for itrun for itmake offtake offtake to one's heelsmake a break for itboltmake a quick exitclear outmake one's getawayescapehead for the hillsinformal:beat itvamooseskedaddlesplitcut and runshow a clean pair of heelsturn tailscramhook itfly the coopskip offdo a fadedo a runnerscarperdo a bunkleg itlight outbug outcut outpeel outtake a powderskiddoogo throughshoot througharchaic:flylevantOpposite advancedig in
   • ▪ move back or withdraw: "it becomes so hot that the lizards retreat into the shade" Similar go outebbrecedeflow outfallgo downOpposite come in
   • ▪ withdraw to a quiet or secluded place: "after the funeral he retreated to the shore"
   • ▪ change one's decisions, plans, or attitude, as a result of criticism from others: "his proposals were clearly unreasonable and he was soon forced to retreat" Similar change one's decisionchange one's mindchange one's attitudechange one's plansback downclimb downdo a U-turnbacktrackbackpedalrow backretractreconsidereat one's wordseat humble piegive inconcede defeatshift one's grounddo an about-turn
   • ▪ (of shares of stock) decline in value: "shares retreated 32 points to 653 points"
   • ▪ move (a piece) back from a forward or threatened position on the board.

   noun

   • 1. an act of moving back or withdrawing: "a speedy retreat" Similar withdrawalpulling backflightrare:katabasisOpposite advance
   • ▪ an act of changing one's decisions, plans, or attitude, especially as a result of criticism from others: "the unions made a retreat from their earlier position" Similar climbdownbackdownretractionconcessionabout-faceU-turnrowbackabout-turn
   • ▪ a decline in the value of shares of stock.
   • 2. a signal for a military force to withdraw: "the bugle sounded a retreat"
   • ▪ a military musical ceremony carried out at sunset, originating in the playing of drums and bugles to tell soldiers to return to camp for the night.
   • 3. a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax: "their mountain retreat in New Hampshire" Similar refugehavenresortasylumsanctuarysanctum sanctorumhideawayhideouthiding placecottagedachasheltercabindenlairnestinformal:hidey-hole
   • ▪ a period of seclusion for the purposes of prayer and meditation: "the bishop is away on his annual retreat" Similar seclusionwithdrawalretirementsolitudeisolationhidingprivacysanctuaryrare:sequestrationreclusion

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French retret (noun), retraiter (verb), from Latin retrahere ‘pull back’ (see retract).

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   The noun retreat means a place you can go to be alone, to get away from it all. A spot under a shady tree might be your favorite retreat from the sun, or your bedroom in the basement may serve as a retreat from your siblings. In the military sense, the noun retreat means the withdrawal of troops.

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   the act of withdrawing, as into safety or privacy; retirement; seclusion. Synonyms: withdrawal, departure. a place of refuge, seclusion, or privacy: The library was his retreat. Synonyms: shelter. an asylum, as for the insane. a retirement or a period of retirement for religious exercises and meditation. Military.

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   4 days ago · retreat in British English. (rɪˈtriːt ) verb (mainly intr) 1. military. to withdraw or retire in the face of or from action with an enemy, either due to defeat or in order to adopt a more favourable position. 2. to retire or withdraw, as to seclusion or shelter. 3. (of a person's features) to slope back; recede.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishretreat noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   to go away or back quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant. I decided to beat a hasty retreat. Definition of retreat noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. a. The act or process of moving back or away, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant: made a retreat from hectic city life to the country. b. Withdrawal of a military force from a dangerous position or from an enemy attack. c.

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   noun. retreats. A going back or backward; withdrawal in the face of opposition or from a dangerous or unpleasant situation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Withdrawal to a safe or private place. Webster's New World. The process of receding from a position or of becoming smaller. Glaciers in retreat from positions of advancement.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRETREAT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun. uk / rɪˈtriːt / us. retreat noun (MOVE) a move away, especially to a place or situation that is safer or quieter: He saw the dog coming towards him and beat a hasty retreat (= moved quickly away). retreat noun (MILITARY) a move back by soldiers or an army, especially to avoid fighting: a strategic retreat. retreat noun (PLACE)