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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.
02
ritirarci
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Esempi
Faced with strong opposition, the leader decided to retreat from the controversial decision.
Di fronte a una forte opposizione, il leader ha deciso di ritirarsi dalla decisione controversa.
03
ritiro
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Esempi
He saw the waves rising and retreated farther up the shore.
Vide le onde alzarsi e si ritirò più in là sulla riva.
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
The family retreated to the beach house to escape the hectic pace of city life.
La famiglia si è ritirata nella casa al mare per sfuggire al ritmo frenetico della vita cittadina.
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 retreat was well-organized despite the chaos.
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.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
Esempi
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
04
ritiro, rifugio
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Esempi
The beach house was their family 's favorite retreat for relaxing vacations by the sea.
La casa sulla spiaggia era il rifugio preferito della loro famiglia per vacanze rilassanti al mare.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Esempi
Everyone paused as retreat echoed across the field.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
Esempi
The retreat was given after the flank collapsed.
07
ritiro
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
Esempi
Media pressure forced a swift retreat by the board.
