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to retreat
01
ritirarsi
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Esempi
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
Di fronte a schiaccianti forze nemiche, il battaglione decise di ritirarsi dal campo di battaglia.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
Durante la battaglia, ai soldati fu ordinato di ritirarsi in una posizione più difendibile.
02
ritirarci
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Esempi
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
Si è rapidamente ritirato dalla sua posizione dopo aver capito che non era ben accolta dalla squadra.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
L'azienda ha dovuto ritirarsi dalla decisione di aumentare i prezzi, a causa delle lamentele dei clienti.
03
ritiro
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Esempi
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
Quando il sole brucia, le lucertole si ritirano all'ombra.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
Gli escursionisti si ritirarono nella grotta per sfuggire al caldo torrido.
04
ritirarsi, isolarsi
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Esempi
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
Dopo una lunga settimana, decise di ritirarsi nella capanna nel bosco per un po' di pace e tranquillità.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
L'artista si ritirò in uno studio remoto per concentrarsi sul suo nuovo dipinto.
Retreat
01
ritirarsi
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Esempi
The army 's retreat prevented total annihilation.
The commander ordered a retreat to higher ground.
02
the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal
Esempi
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
Esempi
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04
ritiro, rifugio
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Esempi
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Trovò conforto nel suo giardino rifugio, lontano dal caos della vita cittadina.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
La capanna nel bosco serviva da rifugio tranquillo per la scrittrice per concentrarsi sul suo romanzo.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Esempi
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
Esempi
The retreat was sounded just before dawn.
Hearing the retreat, the soldiers began to fall back.
07
ritiro
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
Esempi
The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
