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to retreat
01
retirarse, retroceder
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
Ante las abrumadoras fuerzas enemigas, el batallón decidió retirarse del campo de batalla.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
Durante la batalla, a los soldados se les ordenó retirarse a una posición más defendible.
02
retractarse
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Ejemplos
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
Rápidamente retrocedió de su posición después de darse cuenta de que no fue bien recibida por el equipo.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
La empresa tuvo que retroceder en su decisión de subir los precios, debido a las quejas de los clientes.
03
retirarse, replegarse
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Ejemplos
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
Cuando el sol abrasa, los lagartos se retiran a la sombra.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
Los excursionistas se retiraron a la cueva para escapar del calor abrasador.
04
retirarse, aislarse
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Ejemplos
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
Después de una larga semana, decidió retirarse a la cabaña en el bosque para un poco de paz y tranquilidad.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
El artista se retiró a un estudio remoto para concentrarse en su nueva pintura.
Retreat
01
retirada
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Ejemplos
The army 's retreat prevented total annihilation.
The commander ordered a retreat to higher ground.
02
aislamiento, retiro
the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal
Ejemplos
She went on a weekend retreat to escape city life.
He took a silent retreat to clear his mind.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
Ejemplos
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04
retiro, refugio
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Ejemplos
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Encontró consuelo en su jardín retiro, lejos del ajetreo y el bullicio de la vida urbana.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
La cabaña en el bosque servía como un refugio tranquilo para que la escritora se concentrara en su novela.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Ejemplos
The retreat sounded as the sun set behind the camp.
Soldiers stood at attention during retreat.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
Ejemplos
The retreat was sounded just before dawn.
Hearing the retreat, the soldiers began to fall back.
07
retirada
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
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The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
