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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › retreatRETREAT Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   noun. ri-ˈtrēt. Definition of retreat. 1. as in withdrawal. an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable we made a strategic retreat when we realized that we were outnumbered. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. withdrawal. retirement. pullout. pullback. recession. rout. recoil. disengagement. revulsion.

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   The Brandeis-Bardin Campus of American Jewish University is a Jewish retreat located since 1947 in the northeastern Simi Hills, in the city of Simi Valley, California. [1] Formerly known as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute, it is used for nondenominational summer programs for children, teens, and young adults. [1]

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   retreat noun. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun retreat mean? There are 25 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun retreat, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Thrive trauma retreats is located in beautiful Shadow Hills, CA and has a breathtaking outdoor landscape and features equine therapy, group therapy and mindfulness meditation.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishretreat verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [intransitive] to move away from a place or an enemy because you are in danger or because you have been defeated. The army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses. We retreated back down the mountain. They retreated to a safe distance from the fighting. opposite advance. Extra Examples. Topics War and conflict c1.

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   Soaring Spirits employs a very broad definition of the word “widowed.”. Any person who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner is welcome to attend. What to expect? Camp Widow® blends elements of three event styles: a conference format, an inspiring retreat, and a reunion with great friends. Community.

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   3 days ago · Soaring Spirits has one goal; to connect widowed people with each other. Newly Widowed Information, resources and understanding for those who are recently widowed.; Camp Widow An uplifting, life-affirming event planned for widowed people by widowed people.; Regional Social Groups Regular social gatherings of widowed people all over North America and selected locations globally.