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to retreat
01
terugtrekken, zich terugtrekken
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
The army had no choice but to retreat as the enemy's advance became too formidable.
Het leger had geen andere keuze dan zich terug te trekken toen de opmars van de vijand te formidabel werd.
02
terugtrekken, van gedachten veranderen
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
The politician retreated from his stance on healthcare after public criticism.
De politicus trok zich terug van zijn standpunt over gezondheidszorg na publieke kritiek.
03
zich terugtrekken, terugwijken
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
Birds often retreat to their nests during heavy rain.
Vogels trekken zich vaak terug in hun nesten tijdens zware regen.
04
zich terugtrekken, zich isoleren
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Voorbeelden
They retreated to their favorite café, away from the noise of the city, to relax.
Ze trokken zich terug in hun favoriete café, weg van het lawaai van de stad, om te ontspannen.
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Voorbeelden
The troops began their retreat under heavy fire.
02
the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal
Voorbeelden
They planned a family retreat by the lake.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
Voorbeelden
Retreat was the only option when the fire spread.
04
toevluchtsoord, schuilplaats
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Voorbeelden
The monastery offered a spiritual retreat for those seeking contemplation and meditation.
Het klooster bood een spiritueel retraite voor hen die contemplatie en meditatie zochten.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Voorbeelden
The retreat ceremony marked the end of the day's duty.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
Voorbeelden
The retreat saved the battalion from encirclement.
07
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
Voorbeelden
The politician 's retreat came only after protests grew.
