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US
/ɹiˈtɹit/
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[ UK /ɹɪtɹˈiːt/ ]
[ UK /ɹɪtɹˈiːt/ ]
VERB
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move back
The glacier retrogrades -
pull back or move away or backward
The enemy withdrew
The limo pulled away from the curb -
make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
He backed out of his earlier promise
The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns
We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him -
move away, as for privacy
The Pope retreats to Castelgondolfo every summer
NOUN
- a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
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withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
the religious retreat is a form of vacation activity -
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
the disorderly retreat of French troops - (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
- the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
- (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
- an area where you can be alone
How To Use retreat In A Sentence
- Often the parent feels helpless and very discouraged and may also give up on the child which reinforces the child's feelings of inadequacy and may cause the child to retreat or regress further.
- The original Auroran settlers had landed in the location that was now the park and decided to keep it as a peaceful retreat in the centre of the city.
- Thereafter, he retreated to the Celtic backline.
- As his reputation declined, the sculptor retreated to his studio and stopped exhibiting.
- Retreat into acute fast.
- 'The first principles of commercial activity have retreated to earth's maziest penetralia, where no tides are! is it not so, Skepsey?' said Mr. Fenellan, whose initiative and exuberance in loquency had been restrained by a slight oppression, known to guests; especially to the guest in the earlier process of his magnification and illumination by virtue of a grand old wine; and also when the news he has to communicate may be a stir to unpleasant heaps. Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith
- He regained his balance and then retreated to his post beside the door, curling into himself like a wounded possum. NO BODY
- The decision on the terminal point for retreat should depend on the situation as a whole.
- A significant 2. 5-fold reduction in the added cellulase required for conversion of pretreated hardwood to ethanol; and Sustainable Design Update » Blog Archive » New Process Promises Better and Cheaper Ethanol
- Parliament and public greeted this imperial retreat with a fanfare of acclamation.
